Windows Management Framework (WMF) provides a consistent management interface for Windows. WMF
provides a seamless way to manage various versions of Windows client and Windows Server. WMF
installer packages contain updates to management functionality and are available for older versions
of Windows.
Note
WMF 5.1 is the only supported version of WMF and is included in all currently supported versions
of Windows. This information in this article provides a history of WMF versions.
WMF installation adds and/or updates the following features:
Windows PowerShell
Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC)
Windows PowerShell Integrated Script Environment (ISE)
Windows Remote Management (WinRM)
Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)
Windows PowerShell Web Services (Management OData IIS Extension)
Software Inventory Logging (SIL)
Server Manager CIM Provider
WMF Release Notes
To learn about various enhancements in PowerShell and other components of a given WMF, please refer
to the links below to review the release notes:
Included: The features of the specified version of WMF were shipped in the indicated version
of Windows client or Windows Server.
Out of support: These products are no longer supported by Microsoft. You must upgrade to a
supported version. For more information, see the Microsoft Lifecycle Policy page.
Note
The version of WMF that shipped in an operating system is supported for the lifetime of support
for that version of the operating system. The standalone installers for WMF 5.0 and older are no
longer available or supported.
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