Common Information Model
The Common Information Model is a standardized object-oriented information model for representing managed computing resources and their relationships.
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The Common Information Model is an industry standard object-oriented model for representing and managing information about systems and resources.
- How it is used
- Uses CIM to discover system information and perform service-management tasks in PowerShell automation.
- How deep it goes
- Develops command discovery and prerequisite checks, but stops short of explaining CIM internals or the complete automation tool.
- Examples
- Uses computer inventory queries, Get-CimInstance win32_service, BITS, and Print Spooler as practical examples.
- What you can do after
- Operate CIM through PowerShell to query local services and begin discovering classes for service changes.
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CIM, the Common Information Model, is a standard information model for representing managed computing resources and their relationships.
- How it is used
- Applies CIM classes and methods to perform Windows administration when no dedicated PowerShell cmdlet exists.
- How deep it goes
- Demonstrates querying, filtering, method discovery, invocation, and return-value interpretation without detailing CIM internals.
- Examples
- Uses Intel network adapter configurations, filtered queries, EnableDHCP, and returned method-status values.
- What you can do after
- Operate/configure selected network adapters by filtering CIM instances and invoking their available methods.
Related concepts
- Windows Management Instrumentationalternative to · Windows Management Instrumentation is a Windows management infrastructure and API for querying, monitoring, and administering system resources.
- PowerShellused by · PowerShell is Microsoft's cross-platform command shell and scripting language for administering computer systems and automating tasks.
- cmdletused by · A cmdlet is a specialized PowerShell command, typically implemented as a .NET class, that performs a focused operation.
- CIM classhas part · A CIM class is a Common Information Model schema definition describing a category of managed resources through properties, relationships, and operations.
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