Adding CIM Framework functionality or classes to VMWare

BurningKrome — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:58:57 GMT

Thi is related to my other question about where to check the memory/hard drive usage through CIM/SMASH. I THINK this is not possible because VMWare did not implement/populate the classes required to do so. I'm hoping someone will tell me I'm wrong about that

But if I'm right...then is it possible to add this functionality to the CIM framework? I have breifed through the CIM Development guide, and get the impression this can be done. However, being new to CIM and having a deadline...there are some things I'm hoping to learn before I invest too much time trying to learn the manual.

Remembering that I'M NOT A VENDOR...and only have access to the technology/firmware/SMART/ETC. already existing in my hardware...

- Can a new class be added to the CIM framework on ESXi? BRIEFLY...how? (I don't expect a whole tutorial

- Can an existing class be told to begin querying the hardware for the information if VMWare is not already doing this?

- Is this a function of VMWare, or the hardware agent (I.e. IBMs server agent for CIM)?

- If so, how ?

Thanks!

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