Set-WssFileHistoryConfiguration

Set-WssFileHistoryConfiguration

Changes the File History configurations settings for the server.

Syntax

Parameter Set: Default
Set-WssFileHistoryConfiguration [-Configuration] <ConfigurationSet> [-Force] [-Confirm] [-WhatIf] [ <CommonParameters>]

Detailed Description

The Set-WssFileHistoryConfiguration cmdlet changes the File History configuration settings for the server. File History is a backup application that continuously protects the personal files of users stored in Libraries, Desktop, Favorites, and Contacts folders. You can use the Get-WssFileHistoryConfiguration to get the File History configurations settings for the server.

Parameters

-Configuration<ConfigurationSet>

Specifies the File History configuration settings for the server.

Aliases

Config

Required?

true

Position?

1

Default Value

none

Accept Pipeline Input?

True (ByValue)

Accept Wildcard Characters?

false

-Force

Forces the command to run without asking for user confirmation.

Aliases

none

Required?

false

Position?

named

Default Value

none

Accept Pipeline Input?

false

Accept Wildcard Characters?

false

-Confirm

Prompts you for confirmation before running the cmdlet.

Required?

false

Position?

named

Default Value

false

Accept Pipeline Input?

false

Accept Wildcard Characters?

false

-WhatIf

Shows what would happen if the cmdlet runs. The cmdlet is not run.

Required?

false

Position?

named

Default Value

false

Accept Pipeline Input?

false

Accept Wildcard Characters?

false

<CommonParameters>

This cmdlet supports the common parameters: -Verbose, -Debug, -ErrorAction, -ErrorVariable, -OutBuffer, and -OutVariable. For more information, see    about_CommonParameters (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=113216).

Inputs

The input type is the type of the objects that you can pipe to the cmdlet.

Outputs

The output type is the type of the objects that the cmdlet emits.

Examples

Example 1: Change the File History configurations settings

This example changes the File History configurations settings for the server.

The first command gets the File History configurations settings for the server, and stores the result in the $fileHistoryConfig variable.

The second command sets the RetentionInMonths property of the File History configurations object to six months.

The third command sets the File History configuration settings stored in $fileHistoryConfig.

PS C:\> $fileHistoryConfig = Get-WssFileHistoryConfiguration
PS C:\> $FileHistoryConfig.RetentionInMonths = 6
PS C:\> Set-WssFileHistoryConfiguration -Configuration $fileHistoryConfig

Get-WssFileHistoryManagementStatus