Query management information by using Common Information Model and Windows Management Instrumentation
This learning path covers Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and Common Information Model (CIM). These technologies help to access information about a computer. Additionally, both technologies provide local and remote access to management information from the operating system, computer hardware, and installed software.
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with Windows networking technologies and implementation
- Familiarity with Windows Server administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Familiarity with Windows PowerShell and its commands to perform specific tasks
- Familiarity with PowerShell cmdlets used for system administration tasks related to Active Directory, network configuration, server administration, and Windows 10 device administration
- Familiarity with Windows PowerShell pipeline, PowerShell providers, and PowerShell drives
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Modules in this learning path
This module covers CIM and WMI technologies to connect to a common information repository that contains management information that you can query and manipulate.
This module explains the structure of the namespaces that contain classes and also how to query instances of a class. It covers how to query remote computers by using ad-hoc connections and CIM sessions.
This module explains how to use CIM and WMI to make changes by using methods. Discovering and understanding these methods is an important step in querying and manipulating the repository information.