VMware CIM APIsDeveloper Center | Technical Papers | Knowledge Base | Downloads The VMware CIM APIs provide a Common Information Model (CIM) interface for developers building management applications. With the VMware CIM APIs, developers can use standards-based CIM-compliant applications to manage ESX Server hosts. VMware CIM SMASH/Server Management APIReleased 10-April-2008 The CIM SMASH/Server Management API, for ESX Server 3i version 3.5, features profiles compatible with the DMTF's System Management Architecture for Server Hardware (SMASH) initiative. SMASH profiles allow CIM clients to monitor system health of a managed server. VMware CIM SDK 1.0Released 15-June-2006 The VMware CIM SDK, for ESX Server 3.0 and ESX Server 3.5, features profiles compatible with the Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S) of the Storage Network Industry Association. The SMI-S profiles allow CIM clients to explore the virtual machines on an ESX Server host, along with associated storage resources. VMware Support for the CIM APIsVMware Customer Support for the CIM APIs is limited to customers who experience runtime issues with the VMware CIMOMthe CIM Object Manager that runs as a service on ESX Server and responds to CIM requests. VMware does not provide application-developement or debugging support, nor does it provide development-tools support. In addition, sample programs for the CIM APIs are provided without support. For help developing applications, visit the Developer Center, or engage VMware Professional Services.Last updated 25-Mar-2008 7:30 pm |