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Install-CMClient

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Module:
ConfigurationManager

Installs a Configuration Manager client.

Syntax

Install-CMClient
       [-AlwaysInstallClient <Boolean>]
       [-ForceReinstall <Boolean>]
       [-IncludeDomainController <Boolean>]
       -InputObject <IResultObject>
       [-SiteCode <String>]
       [-DisableWildcardHandling]
       [-ForceWildcardHandling]
       [-WhatIf]
       [-Confirm]
       [<CommonParameters>]
Install-CMClient
       [-AlwaysInstallClient <Boolean>]
       -DeviceId <String>
       [-ForceReinstall <Boolean>]
       [-IncludeDomainController <Boolean>]
       [-SiteCode <String>]
       [-DisableWildcardHandling]
       [-ForceWildcardHandling]
       [-WhatIf]
       [-Confirm]
       [<CommonParameters>]
Install-CMClient
       [-AlwaysInstallClient <Boolean>]
       -DeviceName <String>
       [-ForceReinstall <Boolean>]
       [-IncludeDomainController <Boolean>]
       [-SiteCode <String>]
       [-DisableWildcardHandling]
       [-ForceWildcardHandling]
       [-WhatIf]
       [-Confirm]
       [<CommonParameters>]
Install-CMClient
       [-AlwaysInstallClient <Boolean>]
       -CollectionId <String>
       [-ForceReinstall <Boolean>]
       [-IncludeDomainController <Boolean>]
       [-SiteCode <String>]
       [-DisableWildcardHandling]
       [-ForceWildcardHandling]
       [-WhatIf]
       [-Confirm]
       [<CommonParameters>]
Install-CMClient
       [-AlwaysInstallClient <Boolean>]
       [-ForceReinstall <Boolean>]
       [-IncludeDomainController <Boolean>]
       -Name <String>
       [-SiteCode <String>]
       [-DisableWildcardHandling]
       [-ForceWildcardHandling]
       [-WhatIf]
       [-Confirm]
       [<CommonParameters>]

Description

The Install-CMClient cmdlet installs a client for 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: Install a client

PS XYZ:\>Install-CMClient -Name "RemoteClient05" -SiteCode "CM1" -AlwaysInstallClient $True -IncludeDomainController $True

This command installs the client named RemoteClient05 on the Configuration Manager site that has the site code CM1.

Parameters

-AlwaysInstallClient

Indicates whether Configuration Manager always installs the client.

Type:Boolean
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-CollectionId

Specifies the ID of the collection to which the client belongs.

Type:String
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-Confirm

Prompts you for confirmation before running the cmdlet.

Type:SwitchParameter
Aliases:cf
Position:Named
Default value:False
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-DeviceId

Specifies the ID for the device to which Configuration Manager installs the client.

Type:String
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-DeviceName

Specifies the name of the device to which Configuration Manager installs the client.

Type:String
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-DisableWildcardHandling

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

Type:SwitchParameter
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-ForceReinstall

Indicates whether the cmdlet reinstalls the client.

Type:Boolean
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-ForceWildcardHandling

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

Type:SwitchParameter
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-IncludeDomainController

Indicates whether Configuration Manager authenticates and authorizes the client by using the clients domain controller.

Type:Boolean
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-InputObject

Specifies a Configuration Manager client object. You can get a Configuration Manager client object by using the Get-CMBaseline cmdlet.

Type:IResultObject
Aliases:Collection, Device
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-Name

Specifies the name of a Configuration Manager client.

Type:String
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-SiteCode

Specifies the site code for the Configuration Manager site that hosts this site system role.

Type:String
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-WhatIf

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

Type:SwitchParameter
Aliases:wi
Position:Named
Default value:False
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

Inputs

Microsoft.ConfigurationManagement.ManagementProvider.IResultObject

Outputs

System.Object