Common Information Model (computing)
| Abbreviation | CIM | 
|---|---|
| Status | Published | 
| Year started | 1999 | 
| Organization | Distributed Management Task Force | 
| Related standards | WBEM and SMASH | 
| Domain | Information model | 
| Website | www | 
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.
The Distributed Management Task Force maintains the CIM to allow consistent management of these managed elements, independent of their manufacturer or provider.