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How to Get the Serial Number of a Remote Computer Using PowerShell
Retrieve the serial number from a local or remote computer using PowerShell and Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI).
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How to Inventory Remote Computers Using PowerShell
- Jan 28, 2021
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Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) is a management infrastructure built-in to Windows for querying management and operations data. It can be used to query local and remote computers for information like running processes, installed software, BIOS information, and much more. WMI vs CIM WMI is based on the Common Information Model (CIM), which is an open-source…
What Is the Difference Between WMI and CIM?
- Jan 10, 2019
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Russell explains whether there is a difference between WMI and CIM.
Shut Down Remote Workgroup Computers
- May 22, 2017
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In today’s Ask the Admin, Russell Smith shows you how to shut down a remote workgroup computer using PowerShell.
Using PowerShell and WMI to Find Folders by File Type
- Mar 03, 2015
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Learn how to use PowerShell and WMI to find file folders by type in this article by PowerShell MVP Jeff Hicks.
Updating Windows Management Framework (WMF) on Windows Server 2008/R2
- Sep 12, 2013
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In this Ask an Admin, find out how to install Windows Management Framework 3.0 (WMF) in Windows Server 2008 and R2.