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InstanceID
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string
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Within the scope of the instantiating Namespace, InstanceID opaquely and uniquely identifies an instance of this class. In order to ensure uniqueness within the NameSpace, the value of InstanceID SHOULD be constructed using the following'preferred'algorithm:<OrgID>:<LocalID>Where<OrgID>and<LocalID>are separated by a colon':', and where<OrgID>MUST include a copyrighted, trademarked or otherwise unique name that is owned by the business entity creating/defining the InstanceID, or is a registered ID that is assigned to the business entity by a recognized global authority (This is similar to the<Schema Name>_<Class Name>structure of Schema class names.) In addition, to ensure uniqueness<OrgID>MUST NOT contain a colon (':'). When using this algorithm, the first colon to appear in InstanceID MUST appear between<OrgID>and<LocalID>.<LocalID>is chosen by the business entity and SHOULD not be re-used to identify different underlying (real-world) elements. If the above'preferred'algorithm is not used, the defining entity MUST assure that the resultant InstanceID is not re-used across any InstanceIDs produced by this or other providers for this instance's NameSpace.For DMTF defined instances, the'preferred'algorithm MUST be used with the<OrgID>set to'CIM'. |
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BuildNumber
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uint16
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The build number of the software. |
ClassificationDescriptions
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string
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An array of free-form strings providing more detailed explanations for any of the entries in the Classifications array. Note that each entry is related to one in the Classifications array located at the same index. |
Classifications
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uint16
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Unknown | 0 |
Other | 1 |
Driver | 2 |
Configuration Software | 3 |
Application Software | 4 |
Instrumentation | 5 |
Firmware/BIOS | 6 |
Diagnostic Software | 7 |
Operating System | 8 |
Middleware | 9 |
Firmware | 10 |
BIOS/FCode | 11 |
Support/Service Pack | 12 |
DMTF Reserved | .. |
Vendor Reserved | 0x8000..0xFFFF |
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An array of enumerated integers that classify this software. For example, the software MAY be instrumentation (value=5) or firmware and diagnostic software (10 and 7). The use of value 6, Firmware/BIOS, is being deprecated. Instead, either the value 10 (Firmware) and/or 11 (BIOS/FCode) SHOULD be used. |
Languages
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string
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The language editions supported by the software. The language codes defined in ISO 639 should be used. |
MajorVersion
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uint16
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The major number component of the software's version information - for example,'12'from version 12.1(3)T. This property is defined as a numeric value to allow the determination of'newer'vs.'older'releases. A'newer'major release is indicated by a larger numeric value. |
Manufacturer
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string
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Manufacturer of this software. |
MinorVersion
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uint16
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The minor number component of the software's version information - for example,'1'from version 12.1(3)T. This property is defined as a numeric value to allow the determination of'newer'vs.'older'releases. A'newer'minor release is indicated by a larger numeric value. |
ReleaseDate
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datetime
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The date the software was released. |
RevisionNumber
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uint16
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The revision or maintenance release component of the software's version information - for example,'3'from version 12.1(3)T. This property is defined as a numeric value to allow the determination of'newer'vs.'older'releases. A'newer'revision is indicated by a larger numeric value. |
SerialNumber
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string
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A manufacturer-allocated number used to identify the software. |
TargetOperatingSystems
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string
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Specifies the target operating systems of the software. Due to the extreme variability in operating systems, this property is defined as a string array. |
TargetType
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string
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An application specific invariant identifier that will be consistent between versions of a SoftwareIdentity. It will also be consistent across more major changes to the Software Identity naming structure. The purpose of the property is to allow available, uninstalled Software Identities to be matched against an installed Software Identity by a client for version management, or to locate a SoftwareInstallationService that can install the SoftwareIdentity. |
VersionString
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string
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A string representing the complete software version information - for example,'12.1(3)T'. This string and the numeric major/minor/revision/build properties are complementary. Since vastly different representations and semantics exist for versions, it is not assumed that one representation is sufficient to permit a client to perform computations (i.e., the values are numeric) and a user to recognize the software's version (i.e., the values are understandable and readable). Hence, both numeric and string representations of version are provided. |
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