PowerShell - Remote Management
You need to retrieve all services that are set to start automatically on a remote computer named 'RemotePC' using CIM cmdlets. Which command is correct?
You need to retrieve all services that are set to start automatically on a remote computer named 'RemotePC' using CIM cmdlets. Which command is correct?
hard📝 Application Q8 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify the requirement
Retrieve services with StartMode set to 'Auto' (automatic start).Step 2: Analyze options
Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Service -Filter "StartMode = 'Auto'" -ComputerName RemotePC uses correct class, filter, and remote computer parameter.Step 3: Eliminate incorrect options
Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Service -Filter "State = 'Running'" -ComputerName RemotePC filters by running state, not start mode; Invoke-CimMethod -ClassName Win32_Service -MethodName GetServices -ComputerName RemotePC uses Invoke-CimMethod incorrectly; New-CimSession -ComputerName RemotePC | Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Service -Filter "StartMode = 'Manual'" filters for 'Manual' start mode and misuses session.Final Answer:
Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_Service -Filter "StartMode = 'Auto'" -ComputerName RemotePC -> Option AQuick Check:
Filter matches automatic start services on remote computer [OK]
Quick Trick: Use -Filter with StartMode='Auto' and -ComputerName for remote [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Filtering by State instead of StartMode
- Using Invoke-CimMethod instead of Get-CimInstance
- Incorrect filter values like 'Manual' instead of 'Auto'
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