Working with File Catalogs in PowerShell 5.1
Working with lots of files all strewn about in different folders can sometimes prove troublesome. This is where PowerShell can help.
Adam Bertram is a 20-year veteran of IT. He’s currently an automation engineer, blogger, independent consultant, freelance writer, author, and trainer. Adam focuses on DevOps, system management, and automation technologies as well as various cloud platforms. He is a Microsoft Cloud and Datacenter Management MVP and efficiency nerd that enjoys teaching others a better way to leverage automation.
Working with lots of files all strewn about in different folders can sometimes prove troublesome. This is where PowerShell can help.
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