PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Find WMI Classes Related to Disks

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell 3.0 to help find WMI classes related to disks.

 How can I find WMI classes that will return information about disks on my local computer?

 Use the Get-CimClass cmdlet in Windows PowerShell 3.0. Use a wildcard character for the class name, and use the QualifierNameparameter to filter only dynamic WMI classes:

Get-CimClass -ClassName *disk* -QualifierName dynamic