CIM Reference Guide

140 Glossary
represented by such classes as CIM_SoftwareElement or
CIM_PowerSupplyRedundancy. Simple managed system elements can be
represented by classes such as
CIM_Processor.
component
Manageable components are operating systems, computer systems, expansion
cards, or peripherals that are compatible with a systems management standard
such as CIM and SNMP. Each component is made up of groups and attributes
that are defined as relevant to that component.
controller
A chip that controls the transfer of data between the microprocessor and memory
or between the microprocessor and a peripheral device such as a
disk drive or the
keyboard.
DMTF
Abbreviation for Distributed Management Task Force, a consortium of
companies representing hardware and software providers.
EISA
Acronym for Extended Industry Standard Architecture.
ix86
Variable used to represent microprocessors such as Intel
®
i386™, i486™, and so
forth.
IHV
Acronym for independent hardware vendor. IHVs often develop their own SNMP
MIBs for components that they manufacture.
ISA
Acronym for Industry Standard Architecture.
IT Assistant
A comprehensive systems management application that integrates event
management, configuration management, and asset management for systems
distributed throughout an enterprise.