Managing a sprawling IT environment requires more than just manual oversight; it requires advanced tools and techniques. In this course, Managing with Windows PowerShell and WMI, you’ll learn the skills necessary to utilize PowerShell in conjunction with WMI and CIM for more effective system management. First, you’ll explore the critical differences between WMI and CIM and understand why CIM is often the preferred choice. Next, you’ll dive into the WMI architecture, discovering how to leverage it to its full potential. Finally, you’ll gain practical experience with tasks such as finding CIM classes, managing CIM sessions, and invoking CIM methods to automate and streamline your administrative workload. By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid foundation in managing systems with PowerShell and WMI, enabling you to handle complex administrative tasks with ease.
Author Name: Adam Bertram
Author Description:
Adam Bertram is a technical writer, independent consultant focused on PowerShell and cloud, and 6x Microsoft MVP. Adam specializes in PowerShell and all things IT automation.

Table of Contents

• Course Overview
  1min
• Introduction to WMI and CIM
  8mins
• Exploring CIM with PowerShell
  31mins
• Advanced Management with CIM
  21mins
• Course Summary and Next Steps
  2mins