Retrieving WMI 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 WMI Class | Retrieving information on the general parameters of an object. |
| Retrieving a WMI Instance | Retrieving information describing a unique, individual object on your enterprise. |
| Retrieving Part of a WMI Instance | Retrieving one or more parts of an instance, but not the entire instance. |
| Accessing a WMI Qualifier | Accessing more information contained in a qualifier. |
For more information, see Manipulating Class and Instance Information.