Managing folders

In this recipe, we will explore different cmdlets that support folder management.

How to do it...

Let's take a look at different cmdlets that can be used for folders.

1. Open PowerShell ISE. Go to Start | Accessories | Windows PowerShell | Windows PowerShell ISE.

2. Add the following script and run it:

   #list folders ordered by name descending
   $path = "C:\Temp" 
   
   #get directories only
   Get-Childitem $path | Where PSIsContainer
   
   #create folder
   $newFolder = "C:\Temp\NewFolder"
   New-Item -Path $newFolder -ItemType Directory -Force
   
   #check if folder exists 
   Test-Path $newFolder
   
   #copy folder
   $anotherFolder = "C:\Temp\NewFolder2"
   Copy-Item $newFolder $anotherFolder -Force
   
   #move folder
   Move-Item $anotherFolder $newFolder
   
   #delete folder
   Remove-Item $newFolder -Force -Recurse

How it works...

The following are some cmdlets that support folder manipulation:

Cmdlet	Description
Get-ChildItem	Lists all directories in a path #get directories onlyGet-Childitem $path | Where PSIsContainer
Test...