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# local class-instances

> Get information on local WMI class instances

## Overview

Get information on local WMI class instances. This command allows you to query specific WMI classes and retrieve their instance data, with options for filtering properties and adding WHERE conditions.

<Info>
  ACLs are applied at the object class and instance level, so access may vary depending on your privileges.
</Info>

## Syntax

```bash theme={null}
SharpSCCM local class-instances <wmi-class> [options]
```

## Parameters

<ParamField path="wmi-class" type="string" required>
  The WMI class to query (e.g., "SMS\_Authority")
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="wmi-namespace" type="string">
  The WMI namespace to query (default: "root\CCM")
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="properties" type="string">
  Specify this option for each property to query (e.g., "-p ResourceName -p UniqueUserName")
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="verbose" type="boolean">
  Display all class properties and their values
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="where-condition" type="string">
  A WHERE condition to narrow the scope of data returned by the query
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="dry-run" type="boolean">
  Display the resulting WQL query but do not execute it
</ParamField>

## Examples

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash Basic Query theme={null}
  # Query SMS_Authority class instances
  SharpSCCM local class-instances SMS_Authority
  ```

  ```bash Specific Properties theme={null}
  # Query specific properties only
  SharpSCCM local class-instances SMS_Authority -p Name -p CurrentManagementPoint
  ```

  ```bash With WHERE Condition theme={null}
  # Filter results with a WHERE condition
  SharpSCCM local class-instances CCM_InstalledComponent -w "Name='SmsClient'"
  ```

  ```bash Dry Run theme={null}
  # See the WQL query without executing
  SharpSCCM local class-instances SMS_Authority -z
  ```
</CodeGroup>

## Output Format

The command outputs detailed information about class instances:

```text theme={null}
[+] Connecting to \\127.0.0.1\root\CCM
[+] Executing WQL query: SELECT * FROM SMS_Authority
-----------------------------------
SMS_Authority
-----------------------------------
Capabilities: <Capabilities SchemaVersion="1.0"><Property Name="SSLState" Value="0"/></Capabilities>
CurrentManagementPoint: ATLAS.APERTURE.SCI
Index: 1
Name: SMS:PS1
PolicyOrder: 100
PolicyRequestTarget: mp:[http]MP_PolicyManager
Protocol: OS
SigningCertificate:
Version: 9078
-----------------------------------
```

## WHERE Condition Examples

<CodeGroup>
  ```sql Exact Match theme={null}
  "UniqueUserName='APERTURE\cave.johnson'"
  ```

  ```sql Pattern Matching theme={null}
  "UniqueUserName LIKE '%cave.johnson%'"
  ```

  ```sql Numeric Comparison theme={null}
  "ResourceID > 1000"
  ```
</CodeGroup>

## Common Use Cases

<Accordion title="Site Information Discovery">
  Query SMS\_Authority to discover management points and site codes for the local SCCM client.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Client Configuration Analysis">
  Examine CCM\_\* classes to understand client configuration and installed components.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Targeted Data Extraction">
  Use WHERE conditions to filter large datasets and extract specific information.
</Accordion>

## Related Commands

* [`local classes`](/sharpsccm/commands/local/classes) - List available WMI classes
* [`local class-properties`](/sharpsccm/commands/local/class-properties) - Get class property definitions
* [`local query`](/sharpsccm/commands/local/query) - Execute custom WQL queries