Remove-EsxSoftwareDepot
Disconnects the current PowerCLI session from the specified software depots. Updates the $DefaultSoftwareDepots session variable. The depots and their VIBs and image profiles will no longer be available.If you do not specify the -SoftwareDepot parameter, PowerCLI prompts for an answer. You can type in the URL of the depot you wish to disconnect from.
Syntax
Parameters
| Required | Parameter Name | Type | Position | Features | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| required |
|
SoftwareDepot[] | named |
|
(Pipeline input, prompt) Takes one of the following forms:* URL string of the depot to remove* Single instance of a SoftwareDepot object, as returned by Add-EsxSoftwareDepot* List of SoftwareDepot objects or URL strings The depot must be connected to the session. If you specify a depot that is not connected to the session, an error message results. |
Output
Examples
Example 1
Add-EsxSoftwareDepot https://hostupdate.vmware.com/software/VUM/PRODUCTION/main/vmw-depot-index.xml
[... do something ...]
Remove-EsxSoftwareDepot https://hostupdate.vmware.com/software/VUM/PRODUCTION/main/vmw-depot-index.xml
Connect to a depot, then disconnect from it by URL.
Example 2
$depot = Add-EsxSoftwareDepot https://hostupdate.vmware.com/software/VUM/PRODUCTION/main/vmw-depot-index.xml
[... do something ...]
$depot | Remove-EsxSoftwareDepot
Connect to a depot, saving it to a variable, then disconnect from it later. Also an example of pipeline input.
Example 3
Remove-EsxSoftwareDepot $DefaultSoftwareDepots
Disconnect from all software depots
Related Commands
EsxImageProfile
EsxSoftwareDepot
