Calling file from remote directory using powershell

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I have a basic powershell script that runs great in its local directories. I am very new to powershell so this may be a basic question. The csv file really will sit in the following directory \ADdata.acdsd.internal\F\Exports\Google\Student Accounts. How do I reference this directory in my code below. Do I need to replace the $list command with some other command.

     $list = Import-Csv studentaccounts.csv
     foreach ($entry in $list)
     {
     C:\gam-rcsdkids\gam.exe create user $($entry.newuser) firstname $($entry.firstname) lastname                              $($entry.lastname) password $($entry.password)
      }

PowerShell supports UNC paths so if its just the CSV then this should work: $list = Import-Csv "\\ADdata.acdsd.internal\F\Exports\Google\Student Accounts\studentaccounts.csv" assuming people have the proper permissions to this share / directory — Matt
– Matt, Commented Dec 11, 2014 at 19:18

Piotr Stapp · Accepted Answer · 2014-12-11 21:34:21Z

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PowerShell supports UNC paths without problems, so first of all try to invoke:

cd \\ADdata.acdsd.internal\F\Exports\Google\Student Accounts\

If above command works you should call below line to import CSV:

$list = Import-Csv \ADdata.acdsd.internal\F\Exports\Google\Student Accounts\

Now why I started with cd: because if there is a problem with accessing share you will see better in cd command (there won't be errors about csv file)

answered Dec 11, 2014 at 21:34

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Nathan Over a year ago

I have tested this myself and it works perfectly as long as you have read access.

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