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Table 50. OperatingSystem (continued)
Property Description
● 6 = Firmware/BIOS
● 7 = Diagnostic Software
● 8 = Operating System
● 9 = Middleware
● 10 = Firmware
● 11 = BIOS/FCode
● 12 = Support/Service Pack
● 13 = Software Bundle
● .. = DMTF Reserved
● 0x8000..0xFFFF = Vendor Reserved
ElementName
A user-friendly name for the object. This property allows each instance to define a
user-friendly name in addition to its key properties, identity data, and description
information.
NOTE: The Name property of ManagedSystemElement is also defined as a user-
friendly name. But, it is often subclassed to be a Key. It is not reasonable that the
same property can convey both identity and a user-friendly name, without
inconsistencies. Where Name exists and is not a Key (such as for instances of
LogicalDevice), the same information can be present in both the Name and
ElementName properties.
InstanceID
Within the scope of the instantiating Namespace, InstanceID opaquely and uniquely
identifies an instance of this class. 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 that is creating or defining the InstanceID or that is a registered ID
assigned to the business entity by a recognized global authority. (This requirement 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 reused to
identify different underlying (real-world) elements. If the above preferred algorithm
is not used, the defining entity must assure that the resulting InstanceID is not reused
across any InstanceIDs produced by this or other providers for the NameSpace of
this instance. For DMTF-defined instances, the preferred algorithm must be used
with the <OrgID>set to CIM.
IsEntity
The IsEntity property is used to indicate whether the SoftwareIdentity corresponds
to a discrete copy of the software component or is being used to convey descriptive
and identifying information about software that is not present in the management
domain. A value of TRUE indicates that the SoftwareIdentity instance corresponds to
a discrete copy of the software component. A value of FALSE indicates that the
SoftwareIdentity instance does not correspond to a discrete copy of the Software.
Manufacturer
Manufacturer of this software.
ReleaseDate
The date the software was released.
RevisionNumber
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 versus older releases. A newer
revision is indicated by a larger numeric value.
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