Retrieving Class or Instance Data
The main data objects in WMI are classes and instances. The following table lists the different techniques available for retrieving data from a WMI class or instance.
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Retrieving a Class | Retrieving information on the general parameters of an object. |
| Retrieving an Instance | Retrieving information describing a unique, individual object on your enterprise. |
| Retrieving Part of an Instance | Retrieving one or more parts of an instance, but not the entire instance. |
| Accessing a Qualifier | Accessing more information contained in a qualifier. |
For more information, see Manipulating Class and Instance Information.
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