RegisterSubsystem method of the MSFT_StorageProvider class

Registers a subsystem to be managed by this provider. Note that the subsystem must be compatible with the provider software.

Syntax

UInt32 RegisterSubsystem(
  [in]  String ComputerName,
  [in]  String Credential,
  [out] String ExtendedStatus
);

Parameters

ComputerName [in]

Name of the computer where the subsystem resides.

Credential [in]

Credential providing access to the computer.

ExtendedStatus [out]

Extended error information from the storage provider in a MSFT_StorageExtendedStatus object. The information is implementation-specific.

Return value

Success (0)

Not Supported (1)

Unspecified Error (2)

Timeout (3)

Failed (4)

Invalid Parameter (5)

In use (6)

Access denied (40001)

There are not enough resources to complete the operation. (40002)

Cannot connect to the storage provider. (46000)

The storage provider cannot connect to the storage subsystem. (46001)

Cannot register/unregister the storage subsystem on local host. (46004)

This subsystem is already registered. (46006)

Requirements

Requirement Value
Minimum supported client Windows 8.1 [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server Windows Server 2012 R2 [desktop apps only]
Namespace Root\Microsoft\Windows\Storage
MOF Storagewmi.mof

See also

MSFT_StorageProvider