The Set-PcsvDeviceBootConfiguration cmdlet is part of the PowerShell module used for managing the boot configuration of devices that support the PC System View (PCSV) protocol. This cmdlet is particularly useful in environments where you need to automate the configuration of boot settings for multiple devices.

Prerequisites

1. Windows PowerShell: Ensure you have PowerShell installed and running on your Windows machine.
2. PCSV Protocol: The devices you are managing must support the PCSV protocol.

Installing the Required Module

Before you can use Set-PcsvDeviceBootConfiguration, you need to install the necessary module. Run the following command to install the module:

Install-Module -Name PcsvDevice

Using Set-PcsvDeviceBootConfiguration

The Set-PcsvDeviceBootConfiguration cmdlet allows you to set various boot configurations on a PCSV device. Here is a basic example of how to use this cmdlet:

# Define the device IP address and credentials
$deviceIp = "192.168.1.100"
$credential = Get-Credential

# Set the boot configuration
Set-PcsvDeviceBootConfiguration -TargetAddress $deviceIp -Credential $credential -BootOrder "PXE", "HDD", "CD"

Parameters

• TargetAddress: Specifies the IP address of the target device.
• Credential: Specifies the credentials required to access the target device.
• BootOrder: Specifies the order in which the device should attempt to boot. Acceptable values are "PXE", "HDD", "CD", etc.

Example: Setting Boot Order for Multiple Devices

If you need to set the boot order for multiple devices, you can loop through a list of device IP addresses:

# List of device IP addresses
$deviceIps = @("192.168.1.100", "192.168.1.101", "192.168.1.102")

# Loop through each device and set the boot configuration
foreach ($ip in $deviceIps) {
    $credential = Get-Credential
    Set-PcsvDeviceBootConfiguration -TargetAddress $ip -Credential $credential -BootOrder "PXE", "HDD", "CD"
}

Error Handling

It's important to handle errors gracefully when working with multiple devices. Here's how you can add error handling to the previous example:

# List of device IP addresses
$deviceIps = @("192.168.1.100", "192.168.1.101", "192.168.1.102")

# Loop through each device and set the boot configuration with error handling
foreach ($ip in $deviceIps) {
    try {
        $credential = Get-Credential
        Set-PcsvDeviceBootConfiguration -TargetAddress $ip -Credential $credential -BootOrder "PXE", "HDD", "CD"
        Write-Output "Boot configuration set successfully for $ip"
    } catch {
        Write-Error "Failed to set boot configuration for $ip: $_"
    }
}

Conclusion

The Set-PcsvDeviceBootConfiguration cmdlet is a powerful tool for managing the boot configurations of devices that support the PCSV protocol. By automating these configurations through PowerShell, you can save time and reduce the risk of manual errors.