Remove-Folder

This cmdlet removes the specified folders and their children objects from their locations.

Syntax

-Folder  <Folder[]>
[-DeletePermanently]
[-Server  <VIServer[]>]
[CommonParameters]

Parameters

Required Parameter Name Type Position Features Description
required
Folder
Folder[] named
  • wildcards
  • pipeline
  • Specifies the folders you want to remove.
    optional
    DeletePermanently
    SwitchParameter named Indicates that you want to delete from the disk any virtual machines contained in the specified folder, and not only to remove them from the inventory. This parameter is supported only for VirtualMachine folders.
    optional
    Server
    VIServer[] named
  • wildcards
  • Specifies the vCenter Server systems on which you want to run the cmdlet. If no value is provided or $null value is passed to this parameter, the command runs on the default servers. For more information about default servers, see the description of Connect-VIServer.

    Output

    Examples


    Example 1

    Remove-Folder -Folder "testFolder"

    Removes a folder by name.

    Example 2

    Get-Folder -Name "testFolder" | Remove-Folder

    Removes a folder by object.

    Example 3

    Get-Folder -Name "testFolder" | Remove-Folder -DeletePermanently

    Permanently removes a folder.

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