
admin.forestExists( config as element(configuration), forest-name as String ) as Boolean
  This function determines whether or not the specified forest
  exists.  Returns true if the forest exists, otherwise
  false is returned.
  
| Parameters | |
|---|---|
| config | A configuration specification, typically as returned from one of the Admin module functions. | 
| forest-name | The name of the forest to check. | 
  
  const admin = require('/MarkLogic/admin.xqy');
  const config = admin.getConfiguration()
  admin.forestExists(config, "Documents")
   //Returns true, if the Documents forest exists. 
    
  
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