Query configuration information by using CIM and WMI
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.
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this module, the learner will be able to:
List the available namespaces.
List local repository namespaces.
Retrieve a list of classes from a namespace.
Retrieve a list of classes from the root\CIMv2 namespace and sort them.
Query instances of a specified class.
Query instances of a specified class by using WMI, CIM, and WMI Query Language (WQL).
Connect to remote computers by using CIM or WMI.
Create and manage CIM sessions.
Query repository classes from remote computers by using CIM sessions objects.
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