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WMICollector Data Collector

The WMICollector Data Collector identifies data for certain types of WMI classes and namespaces. The WMICollector Data Collector is a core component of Access Analyzer, but Access Analyzer preconfigures it within the Windows Solution. While the data collector is available with all Access Analyzer license options, the Windows Solution is only available with a special Access Analyzer license. See the Windows Solution topic for additional information.

Protocols

  • RPC
  • WMI

Ports

  • TCP 135-139
  • Randomly allocated high TCP ports

Permissions

  • Member of the Local Administrators group

WMICollector Query Configuration​

You configure the WMICollector Data Collector through the WMI Browser wizard, which contains the following wizard pages:

WMI Browser wizard Welcome page

You can hide the Welcome page by selecting the Don't display this page the next time checkbox when the wizard is open and you save configuration settings.