Running a CIM-class method

This task describes how to run a CIM-class method.

Attention: Do not execute a method unless you are thoroughly familiar with the structure and manipulation of CIM data. Executing a method incorrectly can cause the connection to the target system to be lost.

Complete these steps to execute a method for a CIM-class instance:

  1. In the CIM Browser window, navigate to the class instance that has the method that you want to execute.
  2. In the lower-right pane, click the Methods tab. The associated methods are displayed.
  3. Right-click a method and click Execute.
  4. In the Execute Method window, if the method has any input arguments, type the arguments in the input fields.
  5. Click Execute to run the method. If IBM Director cannot run the method on the target system, a message indicates the failure.

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