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

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?

Answer 1

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