Set-XenRepository

Last published : Nov 12, 2026
Sets fields of a Repository object.
Related information
Repository cmdlets

Syntax

Set-XenRepository [-Repository] <Repository> [-PassThru] [-NameLabel <string>]
    [-NameDescription <string>] [-GpgkeyPath <string>] [-BestEffort]
    [-SessionOpaqueRef <string>] [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]
Set-XenRepository [-Ref] <XenRef[Repository]> [-PassThru] [-NameLabel <string>]
    [-NameDescription <string>] [-GpgkeyPath <string>] [-BestEffort]
    [-SessionOpaqueRef <string>] [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]
Set-XenRepository [-Uuid] <guid> [-PassThru] [-NameLabel <string>]
    [-NameDescription <string>] [-GpgkeyPath <string>] [-BestEffort]
    [-SessionOpaqueRef <string>] [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]
Set-XenRepository [-Name] <string> [-PassThru] [-NameLabel <string>]
    [-NameDescription <string>] [-GpgkeyPath <string>] [-BestEffort]
    [-SessionOpaqueRef <string>] [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]

Description

Changes writable fields of a Repository. Each optional parameter listed below corresponds to a field that can be set.

Parameters

-Async

If set, the operation runs asynchronously and returns a Task object that can be used to track its progress. Available only for those fields whose underlying operation supports asynchronous invocation.
Attribute Value
Type SwitchParameter
Required False
Position Named
Accepts pipeline input False

-BestEffort

If set, the cmdlet continues processing further objects instead of throwing a terminating error when an operation fails for one object.
Attribute Value
Type SwitchParameter
Required False
Position Named
Accepts pipeline input False

-Confirm

Prompts for confirmation before running the cmdlet.
Attribute Value
Type SwitchParameter
Required False
Position Named
Accepts pipeline input False
Aliases cf

-GpgkeyPath

Set the file name of the GPG public key of the repository
Attribute Value
Type string
Required False
Position Named
Accepts pipeline input False

-Name

The name of the Repository to operate on.
Attribute Value
Type string
Required True
Position 0
Accepts pipeline input True (ByPropertyName)
Aliases name_label

-NameDescription

Set the name/description field of the given Repository.
Attribute Value
Type string
Required False
Position Named
Accepts pipeline input False

-NameLabel

Set the name/label field of the given Repository.
Attribute Value
Type string
Required False
Position Named
Accepts pipeline input False

-PassThru

If set, the cmdlet returns the affected object. By default the cmdlet does not generate any output.
Attribute Value
Type SwitchParameter
Required False
Position Named
Accepts pipeline input False

-Ref

The Repository object to operate on, specified by its opaque reference.
Attribute Value
Type XenRef[Repository]
Required True
Position 0
Accepts pipeline input True (ByPropertyName)
Aliases opaque_ref

-Repository

The Repository object to operate on.
Attribute Value
Type Repository
Required True
Position 0
Accepts pipeline input True (ByValue)

-SessionOpaqueRef

The session object on which to run the cmdlet. This overrides the default session and lets you target a specific open XenServer connection.
Attribute Value
Type string
Required False
Position Named
Accepts pipeline input False

-Uuid

The UUID of the Repository to operate on.
Attribute Value
Type guid
Required True
Position 0
Accepts pipeline input True (ByPropertyName)

-WhatIf

Shows what would happen if the cmdlet runs. The cmdlet is not run.
Attribute Value
Type SwitchParameter
Required False
Position Named
Accepts pipeline input False
Aliases wi

Inputs

  • Repository
  • XenRef[Repository]
  • guid
  • string

Outputs

  • Repository
  • Task
  • void

Examples

Example 1: Set the NameLabel field

PS> Get-XenRepository -Name "Demo Repository" | Set-XenRepository -NameLabel "new value"
Sets the NameLabel field of a Repository.

Example 2: Set the NameDescription field

PS> Get-XenRepository -Name "Demo Repository" | Set-XenRepository -NameDescription "new value"
Sets the NameDescription field of a Repository.

Example 3: Set a gpgkeypath

PS> Get-XenRepository -Name "Demo Repository" | Set-XenRepository -GpgkeyPath "new value"
Set the file name of the GPG public key of the repository