Managed Object Format File
General Information
| Title | MOF File Extension |
| Extension | .mof |
| Full Form | Managed Object Format File |
| File Type | Text File |
| Developer | Distributed Management Task Force |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store metadata |
| Additional Functions | Define CIM classes, instances |
| Features | Human-readable, ASCII text |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Standardized format |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| System Administration | Yes |
| Configuration Management | Yes |
| Network Management | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code execution |
| Best Practices | Validate MOF, Secure WMI |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1990s |
| Latest Version | CIM 2.0 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .xml, .cim, .ps1 |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) |
Included with OS | Windows |
 System Center Configuration Manager |
Paid | Windows |
| wbemtest |
Free | Windows |