iso upload to content library is mark as file

[dwchan]

I am writing this PowerCLI to upload my iso to my Content Library, that part works well.  However, once it is finished, it is marked or recognize as file versus iso

$ConLibName = 'Repo'  # name of my Repository/folder I created within CL

$SourceWindowsIsoPath = 'D:\LabSources\ISOs\Windows_Server_2016_Datacenter_EVAL_en-us_14393_refresh.iso'  # my original ISO - Windows 2016

$SourceWindowsIsoFullName = $SourceWindowsIsoPath.split("\")[-1]   # I used split pull out the file name 
$DestinationWindowsIsoPath = $BuildPath + '\FinalISO\' + ($SourceWindowsIsoFullName -replace ".iso","") + '-custom.iso'  # Here is where my update path and the new filename I wash it through with MS ADK
$DestinationWindowsISO = ($SourceWindowsIsoFullName -replace ".iso","") + '-custom'  # I remember the file extension '.iso' as my name within CL, just looks cleaner

where I execute the line below

New-ContentLibraryItem -ContentLibrary $ConLibName -Name $DestinationWindowsISO -Files $DestinationWindowsIsoPath

All the parameters are set and reporting back correctly

PS C:\Users\Administrator> echo $ConLibName
Repo

PS C:\Users\Administrator> echo $DestinationWindowsISO
Windows_Server_2016_Datacenter_EVAL_en-us_14393_refresh-custom

PS C:\Users\Administrator> echo $DestinationWindowsIsoPath

G:\CustomizedWindowsISO\FinalISO\Windows_Server_2016_Datacenter_EVAL_en-us_14393_refresh-custom.iso

And the file is upload, just for whatever reason, CL is reporting the file versus ISO.  If I did it manually, it works fine.  Any input or feedback would be appreciated as I am completely stuck on this one

[LucD]

Did you try the ItemType parameter on the New-ContentLibraryItem cmdlet?

With -ItemType iso this works for me (PowerCLI 12.1)

[dwchan]

I have not, so like explicitly setting it.  Will try it.  Thank you again and stay tune

[dwchan]

I am on PowerCLI 12.0.0, don't see why this would be an issue.  I tried the following command

New-ContentLibraryItem -ContentLibrary $ConLibName -Name $DestinationWindowsISO -ItemType ISO -Files $DestinationWindowsIsoPath

with the following error

New-ContentLibraryItem : A parameter cannot be found that matches parameter name 'ItemType'.
At line:1 char:81
+ ... entLibrary $ConLibName -Name $DestinationWindowsISO -ItemType ISO -Fi ...
+ ~~~~~~~~~
+ CategoryInfo : InvalidArgument: (:) [New-ContentLibraryItem], ParameterBindingException
+ FullyQualifiedErrorId : NamedParameterNotFound,VMware.VimAutomation.ViCore.Cmdlets.Commands.ContentLibrary.NewContentLi
braryItem

[LucD · Accepted solution]

This is a new feature in PowerCLI 12.1.
You need to upgrade

[dwchan]

LOL, go figure.  What is the best way to update PowerCLI?  From PowerShell or install as an executable?

[dwchan]

I updated PowerCLI 12.1, all issues related to CL seems to be resolved.  Thank you so much

[LucD]

It looks as if that answered your question.
Can you mark the thread as such?

It makes it easier for others to find threads that contain a valid answer.