New PSSessionConfigurationFile - PowerShell

Overview

New-PSSessionConfigurationFile creates a new PowerShell session configuration file, allowing customization of session behavior for remote PowerShell sessions. It defines settings such as the execution policy, modules to import, and scripts to run.

Syntax

New-PSSessionConfigurationFile -Path <String> -SessionType <PSSessionType> -DisplayName <String>
[-DefaultCommand <String>] [-Configuration <String>] [-ScriptBlock <ScriptBlock>] [-ArgumentList <String[]>]
[-Folder <String>] [-Force] [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]

Options/Flags

  • -Path: Specifies the file path and name for the session configuration file.
  • -SessionType: The type of session to create. Options include ‘File’, ‘Directory’, ‘Command’, ‘ScriptFile’, and ‘Credential’. Default: ‘File’
  • -DisplayName: The display name of the session configuration file.
  • -DefaultCommand: Sets the default command to run when the session is opened.
  • -Configuration: Imports a PowerShell configuration file (.ps1) into the session.
  • -ScriptBlock: Runs a PowerShell script block in the session.
  • -ArgumentList: Passes arguments to the script block specified by -ScriptBlock.
  • -Folder: Specifies a folder path to be used as the working directory for the session.
  • -Force: Overwrites the existing session configuration file if it exists.
  • -WhatIf: Performs a simulation of the command without making any changes.
  • -Confirm: Prompts for confirmation before executing the command.

Examples

1. Creating a Basic Session Configuration File:

New-PSSessionConfigurationFile -Path .\MySession.psc1 -SessionType File -DisplayName "My Session Configuration"

2. Setting the Execution Policy:

New-PSSessionConfigurationFile -Path .\MySession.psc1 -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned

3. Importing Modules:

New-PSSessionConfigurationFile -Path .\MySession.psc1 -Configuration .\MyModule.ps1

4. Running a Script Block:

$scriptBlock = { Write-Host "Hello, world!" }
New-PSSessionConfigurationFile -Path .\MySession.psc1 -ScriptBlock $scriptBlock

Common Issues

  • File Path Errors: Ensure the specified file path is valid and that you have permissions to create or modify the file.
  • Syntax Errors: Verify that the script block specified by -ScriptBlock is syntactically correct.
  • Execution Policy: If the execution policy of the session is set to a restrictive level, some scripts or modules may not run.

Integration

Combine New-PSSessionConfigurationFile with other commands such as:

  • New-PSSession: Creates a new PowerShell session using the specified configuration file.
  • Invoke-Command: Runs commands on a remote computer using the specified session.
  • Enter-PSSession: Enters an interactive session on a remote computer using the configuration file.