The File and Folder Operation allows you to copy, move, rename, delete files and folders in computers. Endpoint Central MSP File and Folder Operation Configuration enables you to copy/move/delete files for several computers from central location.
Provide a name and description for the File and Folder Operation configuration.
You can perform the following actions:
Copy Files and Folder
To copy files and folders, select the Copy tab and specify the following values:
Parameter
Description
Select Action Type
Select the Action from any of the following for HTTP :
- Files
- Files as archive
Select the Action from any of the following for network share:
- Copy a File - To copy a file from one location to another
- Copy a File to a Folder - To copy a file from one location to a specified folder
- Copy Multiple Files - To copy multiple files to a specified folder
- Copy a Folder - To copy a folder from one location to another
Source File
Specify the file that has to be copied. The file can either be in a shared location or in the specified location in the client machines.
Destination Folder
Specify the destination location to copy the files/folders.
Overwrite Existing Files
Select this option to overwrite the existing files.
Create Destination Directory if doesn't Exist
Select this option to create the destination directory, if it does not exist.
Modified, Created, Accessed
Select this option to specify the modified, created or accessed details of the file/folder.
If you wish to copy more files/folders, click Add More Action button and repeat step 2. The values gets added to the List of File Actions table.
Rename/Move Files and Folders
To rename or move the files and folders, select the Rename/Move tab and specify the following values:
Parameter
Description
Select Action Type
Select the Action from any of the following:
- Rename/Move a file
- Rename/Move a folder
Source File/Folder
Specify the file or the folder that has to be copied
Destination File/Folder
Specify the destination file or the folder.
If you wish to copy more files/folders, click Add More Action button and repeat step 2. The values gets added to the List of File Actions table.
Delete Files and Folders
To delete the files and folders, select the Delete tab and specify the following values:
To modify a file action from the List of File Actions table, select the appropriate row and click icon and change the required values.
To delete a file action from the List of File Actions table, select the appropriate row and click icon.
Step 3: Define Target
Using the Defining Targets procedure, define the targets for deploying the File and Folder Operation Configuration.
Step 4: Deploy Configuration
Click the Deploy button to deploy the defined File and Folder Operation Configuration in the defined targets. The configuration will take effect during the next system startup.
To save the configuration as draft, click Save as Draft.