WMI gives you access to a powerful model that simplifies the way you manage resources. Are you already using WMI and the Common Information Model (CIM)? Did the techniques shown in this article help you understand CIM or give you insights into how to use the technology? Were you able to run the sample code? Let us know what you think in the .NET Technical discussion group.
Exploring WMI: Integrate WMI into the .NET Framework
Once you learn how to integrate Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) with the .NET Framework, you can utilize a completely new approach for managing system resources.
by Peter Koen
February 18, 2004
Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) is one of the most fascinating technologies for managing distributed corporate computer systems. As the Windows implementation for WBEM (Web Based Enterprise Management), a standard developed by the DMTF (Distributed Management Task Force), WMI allows a completely new approach for managing system resources on the Windows operating system—including not only PCs and servers, but also many network devices such as switches and routers.
You can now access BIOS data, memory, software components, and network devices through one simple, unified object model, referred to as the Common Information Model (CIM). One of the most common uses for WMI is the creation of VBScript or JScript scripts in the Windows Scripting Host environment to automate repetitive administrative tasks.
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