What does “Wbem” and “SWbem” mean in the WMI Scripting API?

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  •  14-06-2021
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Question

In the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) Scripting API, constant names start with "Wbem", and object names start with "SWbem". What do these abbreviations stand for?

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Solution

Web-Based Enterprise Management and I believe the S means Scripting...

Some other terms:

  • WMI=Windows Management Instrumentation
  • CIM=Common Information Model
  • DMTF=Distributed Management Task Force
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