Start-CMContentDistribution

Module:

ConfigurationManager Module

Distribute content to distribution points.

Syntax

SearchByValueMandatory_Application (Default)

Start-CMContentDistribution
    [-CollectionName <String[]>]
    [-DisableContentDependencyDetection]
    [-DistributionPointGroupName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointName <String[]>]
    [-DisableWildcardHandling]
    [-ForceWildcardHandling]
    [-WhatIf]
    [-Confirm]
    [<CommonParameters>]

SearchByIdMandatory_Application

Start-CMContentDistribution
    -ApplicationId <String[]>
    [-CollectionName <String[]>]
    [-DisableContentDependencyDetection]
    [-DistributionPointGroupName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointName <String[]>]
    [-DisableWildcardHandling]
    [-ForceWildcardHandling]
    [-WhatIf]
    [-Confirm]
    [<CommonParameters>]

SearchByNameMandatory_Application

Start-CMContentDistribution
    -ApplicationName <String[]>
    [-CollectionName <String[]>]
    [-DisableContentDependencyDetection]
    [-DistributionPointGroupName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointName <String[]>]
    [-DisableWildcardHandling]
    [-ForceWildcardHandling]
    [-WhatIf]
    [-Confirm]
    [<CommonParameters>]

SearchByIdMandatory_BootImage

Start-CMContentDistribution
    -BootImageId <String[]>
    [-CollectionName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointGroupName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointName <String[]>]
    [-DisableWildcardHandling]
    [-ForceWildcardHandling]
    [-WhatIf]
    [-Confirm]
    [<CommonParameters>]

SearchByNameMandatory_BootImage

Start-CMContentDistribution
    -BootImageName <String[]>
    [-CollectionName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointGroupName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointName <String[]>]
    [-DisableWildcardHandling]
    [-ForceWildcardHandling]
    [-WhatIf]
    [-Confirm]
    [<CommonParameters>]

SearchByIdMandatory_DeploymentPackage

Start-CMContentDistribution
    -DeploymentPackageId <String[]>
    [-CollectionName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointGroupName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointName <String[]>]
    [-DisableWildcardHandling]
    [-ForceWildcardHandling]
    [-WhatIf]
    [-Confirm]
    [<CommonParameters>]

SearchByNameMandatory_DeploymentPackage

Start-CMContentDistribution
    -DeploymentPackageName <String[]>
    [-CollectionName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointGroupName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointName <String[]>]
    [-DisableWildcardHandling]
    [-ForceWildcardHandling]
    [-WhatIf]
    [-Confirm]
    [<CommonParameters>]

SearchByIdMandatory_DriverPackage

Start-CMContentDistribution
    -DriverPackageId <String[]>
    [-CollectionName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointGroupName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointName <String[]>]
    [-DisableWildcardHandling]
    [-ForceWildcardHandling]
    [-WhatIf]
    [-Confirm]
    [<CommonParameters>]

SearchByNameMandatory_DriverPackage

Start-CMContentDistribution
    -DriverPackageName <String[]>
    [-CollectionName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointGroupName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointName <String[]>]
    [-DisableWildcardHandling]
    [-ForceWildcardHandling]
    [-WhatIf]
    [-Confirm]
    [<CommonParameters>]

SearchByValueMandatory

Start-CMContentDistribution
    -InputObject <IResultObject>
    [-CollectionName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointGroupName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointName <String[]>]
    [-DisableWildcardHandling]
    [-ForceWildcardHandling]
    [-WhatIf]
    [-Confirm]
    [<CommonParameters>]

SearchByValueMandatory_OperatingSystemImage

Start-CMContentDistribution
    -OperatingSystemImage <IResultObject>
    [-CollectionName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointGroupName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointName <String[]>]
    [-DisableWildcardHandling]
    [-ForceWildcardHandling]
    [-WhatIf]
    [-Confirm]
    [<CommonParameters>]

SearchByIdMandatory_OperatingSystemImage

Start-CMContentDistribution
    -OperatingSystemImageId <String[]>
    [-CollectionName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointGroupName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointName <String[]>]
    [-DisableWildcardHandling]
    [-ForceWildcardHandling]
    [-WhatIf]
    [-Confirm]
    [<CommonParameters>]

SearchByNameMandatory_OperatingSystemImage

Start-CMContentDistribution
    -OperatingSystemImageName <String[]>
    [-CollectionName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointGroupName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointName <String[]>]
    [-DisableWildcardHandling]
    [-ForceWildcardHandling]
    [-WhatIf]
    [-Confirm]
    [<CommonParameters>]

SearchByIdMandatory_OperatingSystemInstaller

Start-CMContentDistribution
    -OperatingSystemInstallerId <String[]>
    [-CollectionName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointGroupName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointName <String[]>]
    [-DisableWildcardHandling]
    [-ForceWildcardHandling]
    [-WhatIf]
    [-Confirm]
    [<CommonParameters>]

SearchByNameMandatory_OperatingSystemInstaller

Start-CMContentDistribution
    -OperatingSystemInstallerName <String[]>
    [-CollectionName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointGroupName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointName <String[]>]
    [-DisableWildcardHandling]
    [-ForceWildcardHandling]
    [-WhatIf]
    [-Confirm]
    [<CommonParameters>]

SearchByIdMandatory_Package

Start-CMContentDistribution
    -PackageId <String[]>
    [-CollectionName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointGroupName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointName <String[]>]
    [-DisableWildcardHandling]
    [-ForceWildcardHandling]
    [-WhatIf]
    [-Confirm]
    [<CommonParameters>]

SearchByNameMandatory_Package

Start-CMContentDistribution
    -PackageName <String[]>
    [-CollectionName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointGroupName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointName <String[]>]
    [-DisableWildcardHandling]
    [-ForceWildcardHandling]
    [-WhatIf]
    [-Confirm]
    [<CommonParameters>]

SearchByIdMandatory_TaskSequence

Start-CMContentDistribution
    -TaskSequenceId <String[]>
    [-CollectionName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointGroupName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointName <String[]>]
    [-DisableWildcardHandling]
    [-ForceWildcardHandling]
    [-WhatIf]
    [-Confirm]
    [<CommonParameters>]

SearchByNameMandatory_TaskSequence

Start-CMContentDistribution
    -TaskSequenceName <String[]>
    [-CollectionName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointGroupName <String[]>]
    [-DistributionPointName <String[]>]
    [-DisableWildcardHandling]
    [-ForceWildcardHandling]
    [-WhatIf]
    [-Confirm]
    [<CommonParameters>]

Description

Use this cmdlet to distribute content from the content library on the site server to distribution points.

You can use this cmdlet to distribute content for the following deployable objects:

• Applications
• Legacy packages
• Software update deployment packages
• Driver packages
• OS images
• OS upgrade packages
• Boot images
• Content referenced by task sequences

You can distribute the content to distribution points, distribution point groups, or collections associated with distribution point groups.

For more information, see Deploy and manage content in Configuration Manager.

Note

Run Configuration Manager cmdlets from the Configuration Manager site drive, for example PS XYZ:\>. For more information, see getting started.

Examples

Example 1: Distribute a boot image

This command distributes the boot image with ID CM200004 to the distribution point named CMDIV-TSQA04.CORP.CONTOSO.COM.

Start-CMContentDistribution -BootImageId "CM200004" -DistributionPointName "CMDIV-TSQA04.CORP.CONTOSO.COM"

Parameters

-ApplicationId

Specify an array of application IDs to distribute. These IDs are GUIDs as strings.

By default, Configuration Manager also distributes the content for dependent applications. To disable this behavior, use the DisableContentDependencyDetection parameter.

Parameter properties

Type:	String[]
Default value:	None
Supports wildcards:	False
DontShow:	False

Parameter sets

SearchByIdMandatory_Application

Position:	Named
Mandatory:	True
Value from pipeline:	False
Value from pipeline by property name:	False
Value from remaining arguments:	False

-ApplicationName

Specify an array of application names to distribute.

By default, Configuration Manager also distributes the content for dependent applications. To disable this behavior, use the DisableContentDependencyDetection parameter.

Parameter properties

Type:	String[]
Default value:	None
Supports wildcards:	False
DontShow:	False

Parameter sets

SearchByNameMandatory_Application

Position:	Named
Mandatory:	True
Value from pipeline:	False
Value from pipeline by property name:	False
Value from remaining arguments:	False

-BootImageId

Specify an array of boot image IDs to distribute. For example, "XYZ00015".

Parameter properties

Type:	String[]
Default value:	None
Supports wildcards:	False
DontShow:	False
Aliases:	BootImageIds

Parameter sets

SearchByIdMandatory_BootImage

Position:	Named
Mandatory:	True
Value from pipeline:	False
Value from pipeline by property name:	False
Value from remaining arguments:	False

-BootImageName

Specify an array of boot image names to distribute.

Parameter properties

Type:	String[]
Default value:	None
Supports wildcards:	False
DontShow:	False
Aliases:	BootImageNames

Parameter sets

SearchByNameMandatory_BootImage

Position:	Named
Mandatory:	True
Value from pipeline:	False
Value from pipeline by property name:	False
Value from remaining arguments:	False

-CollectionName

Specify an array of Configuration Manager collection names. Use this collection to target the distribution points to which to distribute the content.

Parameter properties

Type:	String[]
Default value:	None
Supports wildcards:	False
DontShow:	False

Parameter sets

(All)

Position:	Named
Mandatory:	False
Value from pipeline:	False
Value from pipeline by property name:	False
Value from remaining arguments:	False

-Confirm

Prompts you for confirmation before running the cmdlet.

Parameter properties

Type:	SwitchParameter
Default value:	False
Supports wildcards:	False
DontShow:	False
Aliases:	cf

Parameter sets

(All)

Position:	Named
Mandatory:	False
Value from pipeline:	False
Value from pipeline by property name:	False
Value from remaining arguments:	False

-DeploymentPackageId

Specify an array of software update deployment package IDs to distribute. For example, "XYZ00016".

Parameter properties

Type:	String[]
Default value:	None
Supports wildcards:	False
DontShow:	False
Aliases:	DeploymentPackageIds, SoftwareUpdatesPackageId, SoftwareUpdatesPackageIds

Parameter sets

SearchByIdMandatory_DeploymentPackage

Position:	Named
Mandatory:	True
Value from pipeline:	False
Value from pipeline by property name:	False
Value from remaining arguments:	False

-DeploymentPackageName

Specify an array of software update deployment package names to distribute.

Parameter properties

Type:	String[]
Default value:	None
Supports wildcards:	False
DontShow:	False
Aliases:	DeploymentPackageNames, SoftwareUpdatesPackageName, SoftwareUpdatesPackageNames

Parameter sets

SearchByNameMandatory_DeploymentPackage

Position:	Named
Mandatory:	True
Value from pipeline:	False
Value from pipeline by property name:	False
Value from remaining arguments:	False

-DisableContentDependencyDetection

Add this parameter to not automatically distribute content for dependent apps.

Parameter properties

Type:	SwitchParameter
Default value:	None
Supports wildcards:	False
DontShow:	False
Aliases:	DisableDetectAssociatedContentDependencies

Parameter sets

SearchByValueMandatory_Application

Position:	Named
Mandatory:	False
Value from pipeline:	False
Value from pipeline by property name:	False
Value from remaining arguments:	False

SearchByIdMandatory_Application

Position:	Named
Mandatory:	False
Value from pipeline:	False
Value from pipeline by property name:	False
Value from remaining arguments:	False

SearchByNameMandatory_Application

Position:	Named
Mandatory:	False
Value from pipeline:	False
Value from pipeline by property name:	False
Value from remaining arguments:	False

-DisableWildcardHandling

This parameter treats wildcard characters as literal character values. You can't combine it with ForceWildcardHandling.

Parameter properties

Type:	SwitchParameter
Default value:	None
Supports wildcards:	False
DontShow:	False

Parameter sets

(All)

Position:	Named
Mandatory:	False
Value from pipeline:	False
Value from pipeline by property name:	False
Value from remaining arguments:	False

-DistributionPointGroupName

Specify an array of distribution point group names to which to distribute the content.

Parameter properties

Type:	String[]
Default value:	None
Supports wildcards:	False
DontShow:	False

Parameter sets

(All)

Position:	Named
Mandatory:	False
Value from pipeline:	False
Value from pipeline by property name:	False
Value from remaining arguments:	False

-DistributionPointName

Specify an array of distribution point names to which to distribute the content.

Parameter properties

Type:	String[]
Default value:	None
Supports wildcards:	False
DontShow:	False

Parameter sets

(All)

Position:	Named
Mandatory:	False
Value from pipeline:	False
Value from pipeline by property name:	False
Value from remaining arguments:	False

-DriverPackageId

Specify an array of driver package IDs to distribute. For example, "XYZ00017".

Parameter properties

Type:	String[]
Default value:	None
Supports wildcards:	False
DontShow:	False
Aliases:	DriverPackageIds

Parameter sets

SearchByIdMandatory_DriverPackage

Position:	Named
Mandatory:	True
Value from pipeline:	False
Value from pipeline by property name:	False
Value from remaining arguments:	False

-DriverPackageName

Specify an array of driver package names to distribute.

Parameter properties

Type:	String[]
Default value:	None
Supports wildcards:	False
DontShow:	False
Aliases:	DriverPackageNames

Parameter sets

SearchByNameMandatory_DriverPackage

Position:	Named
Mandatory:	True
Value from pipeline:	False
Value from pipeline by property name:	False
Value from remaining arguments:	False

-ForceWildcardHandling

This parameter processes wildcard characters and may lead to unexpected behavior (not recommended). You can't combine it with DisableWildcardHandling.

Parameter properties

Type:	SwitchParameter
Default value:	None
Supports wildcards:	False
DontShow:	False

Parameter sets

(All)

Position:	Named
Mandatory:	False
Value from pipeline:	False
Value from pipeline by property name:	False
Value from remaining arguments:	False

-InputObject

Specify an object type to distribute. To get these objects, use one of the following cmdlets:

• Get-CMApplication for an application
• Get-CMPackage for a legacy package
• Get-CMBootImage for a boot image
• Get-CMDeploymentPackage for a software update deployment package
• Get-CMSoftwareUpdateGroup for the content in a software update group
• Get-CMDriverPackage for a driver package
• Get-CMOperatingSystemImage for an OS image
• Get-CMOperatingSystemInstaller for an OS upgrade package
• Get-CMTaskSequence for the content referenced by a task sequence

Parameter properties

Type:	IResultObject
Default value:	None
Supports wildcards:	False
DontShow:	False
Aliases:	Application, Package, BootImage, DeploymentPackage, SoftwareUpdatePackage, DriverPackage, ImagePackage, OperatingSystemInstaller, TaskSequence

Parameter sets

SearchByValueMandatory

Position:	Named
Mandatory:	True
Value from pipeline:	True
Value from pipeline by property name:	False
Value from remaining arguments:	False

-OperatingSystemImage

Specify an OS image object to distribute. To get this object, use the Get-CMOperatingSystemImage cmdlet.

Parameter properties

Type:	IResultObject
Default value:	None
Supports wildcards:	False
DontShow:	False

Parameter sets

SearchByValueMandatory_OperatingSystemImage

Position:	Named
Mandatory:	True
Value from pipeline:	False
Value from pipeline by property name:	False
Value from remaining arguments:	False

-OperatingSystemImageId

Specify an array of OS image IDs to distribute. For example, "XYZ00018".

Parameter properties

Type:	String[]
Default value:	None
Supports wildcards:	False
DontShow:	False
Aliases:	OperatingSystemImageIds

Parameter sets

SearchByIdMandatory_OperatingSystemImage

Position:	Named
Mandatory:	True
Value from pipeline:	False
Value from pipeline by property name:	False
Value from remaining arguments:	False

-OperatingSystemImageName

Specify an array of OS image names to distribute.

Parameter properties

Type:	String[]
Default value:	None
Supports wildcards:	False
DontShow:	False
Aliases:	OperatingSystemImageNames

Parameter sets

SearchByNameMandatory_OperatingSystemImage

Position:	Named
Mandatory:	True
Value from pipeline:	False
Value from pipeline by property name:	False
Value from remaining arguments:	False

-OperatingSystemInstallerId

Specify an array of OS upgrade package IDs to distribute. For example, "XYZ00019".

Parameter properties

Type:	String[]
Default value:	None
Supports wildcards:	False
DontShow:	False
Aliases:	OperatingSystemInstallerIds

Parameter sets

SearchByIdMandatory_OperatingSystemInstaller

Position:	Named
Mandatory:	True
Value from pipeline:	False
Value from pipeline by property name:	False
Value from remaining arguments:	False

-OperatingSystemInstallerName

Specify an array of OS upgrade package names to distribute.

Parameter properties

Type:	String[]
Default value:	None
Supports wildcards:	False
DontShow:	False
Aliases:	OperatingSystemImageInstallerNames

Parameter sets

SearchByNameMandatory_OperatingSystemInstaller

Position:	Named
Mandatory:	True
Value from pipeline:	False
Value from pipeline by property name:	False
Value from remaining arguments:	False

-PackageId

Specify an array of legacy package IDs to distribute. For example, "XYZ00020".

Parameter properties

Type:	String[]
Default value:	None
Supports wildcards:	False
DontShow:	False
Aliases:	PackageIds

Parameter sets

SearchByIdMandatory_Package

Position:	Named
Mandatory:	True
Value from pipeline:	False
Value from pipeline by property name:	False
Value from remaining arguments:	False

-PackageName

Specify an array of legacy package names to distribute.

Parameter properties

Type:	String[]
Default value:	None
Supports wildcards:	False
DontShow:	False
Aliases:	PackageNames

Parameter sets

SearchByNameMandatory_Package

Position:	Named
Mandatory:	True
Value from pipeline:	False
Value from pipeline by property name:	False
Value from remaining arguments:	False

-TaskSequenceId

Specify an array of task sequence IDs to distribute referenced content. For example, "XYZ00021".

Parameter properties

Type:	String[]
Default value:	None
Supports wildcards:	False
DontShow:	False
Aliases:	TaskSequenceIds

Parameter sets

SearchByIdMandatory_TaskSequence

Position:	Named
Mandatory:	True
Value from pipeline:	False
Value from pipeline by property name:	False
Value from remaining arguments:	False

-TaskSequenceName

Specify an array of task sequence names to distribute referenced content.

Parameter properties

Type:	String[]
Default value:	None
Supports wildcards:	False
DontShow:	False
Aliases:	TaskSequenceNames

Parameter sets

SearchByNameMandatory_TaskSequence

Position:	Named
Mandatory:	True
Value from pipeline:	False
Value from pipeline by property name:	False
Value from remaining arguments:	False

-WhatIf

Shows what would happen if the cmdlet runs. The cmdlet doesn't run.

Parameter properties

Type:	SwitchParameter
Default value:	False
Supports wildcards:	False
DontShow:	False
Aliases:	wi

Parameter sets

(All)

Position:	Named
Mandatory:	False
Value from pipeline:	False
Value from pipeline by property name:	False
Value from remaining arguments:	False

CommonParameters

This cmdlet supports the common parameters: -Debug, -ErrorAction, -ErrorVariable, -InformationAction, -InformationVariable, -OutBuffer, -OutVariable, -PipelineVariable, -ProgressAction, -Verbose, -WarningAction, and -WarningVariable. For more information, see about_CommonParameters.

Inputs

Microsoft.ConfigurationManagement.ManagementProvider.IResultObject

Outputs

System.Object

Related Links

• Get-CMApplication
• Get-CMBootImage
• Get-CMDeploymentPackage
• Get-CMDriverPackage
• Get-CMOperatingSystemImage
• Get-CMOperatingSystemInstaller
• Get-CMPackage
• Get-CMTaskSequence
• Remove-CMContentDistribution
• Invoke-CMContentValidation
• Update-CMDistributionPoint