WBEM/CIM & WS-MAN technology application

Abstract

Web Based Enterprise Management (WBEM) is a management architecture developed by DMTF (Distributed Managed Task Force). It allows you manage various appliances, systems and services. It contains set of standards and approaches and has many infrastructure realizations including open source ones. Since 1990s WBEM has found its way into telecommunication, storage and computer management industries. The technology is alive nowadays. DMTF web site numbers some 4000 active members. The latest industry trend it to utilize benefits of WS-MAN (Web Services-Management) protocol instead of traditional CimXML. We will discuss general problems usually solved by management applications, and show you pros and cons of CIM (Common Information Model) and MOF (Managed Object Format). Based on our studies and experience of applying WBEM/CIM to storage devices we will provide you a practical overview of implementing and using this technology to broaden you technical expertise.