Common Information Model (computing)

The Common Information Model (CIM) is an open standard that defines how managed elements in an IT environment are represented as a common set of objects and relationships between them.

This article is about the standard for IT environments. For the standard for electric utilities, see Common Information Model (electricity).
Common Information Model
AbbreviationCIM
StatusPublished
Year started1999 (1999)
OrganizationDistributed Management Task Force
Related standardsWBEM and SMASH
DomainInformation model
Websitewww.dmtf.org/standards/cim

The Distributed Management Task Force maintains the CIM to allow consistent management of these managed elements, independent of their manufacturer or provider.

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