Introduction
Configuration Manager baselines are an integral part of managing and monitoring your IT infrastructure. However, transferring these baselines between different environments or maintaining regular backups can be a time-consuming process. This article provides a detailed guide on how to streamline these operations by using PowerShell to import and export Configuration Manager baselines.
The Role of Configuration Manager Baselines
Configuration Manager baselines play a crucial role in managing your IT infrastructure. They allow you to define a standardized set of configurations that your systems should adhere to, helping to maintain consistency, security, and compliance across your environment.
Using PowerShell to Manage Configuration Manager Baselines
PowerShell is a powerful scripting language that can automate and streamline many administrative tasks. In the context of Configuration Manager baselines, you can use the Get-CMBaseline PowerShell command to retrieve a list of all available baselines, export each to a .cab file, and then import these files into Configuration Manager.
#Run these commands on Site A and copy the files.
$Baselines = Get-CMBaseline
Foreach($Baseline in $Baselines){
Export-CMBaseline -Id $Baseline.CI_ID -Path "C:\TEMP\$($Baseline.LocalizedDisplayName).cab"
}
#Run this on Site B to import all Baselines
$Files = Get-ChildItem -Path "C:\TEMP\"
foreach($CAB in $Files){
$CAB.FullName
Import-CMBaseline -FileName $CAB.FullName -Verbose -Force
}
