Computer system Name value that is generated automatically. The CIM_ComputerSystem object and its derivatives are top level objects of the Common Information Model (CIM). They provide the scope for several components. Unique CIM_System keys are required, but you can define a heuristic to create the CIM_ComputerSystem name that generates the same name, and is independent from the discovery protocol. This prevents inventory and management problems when the same asset or entity is discovered multiple times, but cannot be resolved to one object. Using a heuristic is recommended but not required. The heuristic is outlined in the CIM V2 Common Model specification, and assumes that the documented rules are used to determine and assign a name. The NameFormat values list defines the order to assign a computer system name. Several rules map to the same value. The CIM_ComputerSystem Name value that is calculated using the heuristic is the key value of the system. However, you can use aliases to assign a different name for CIM_ComputerSystem, which can be more unique to your company. This property is inherited from CIM_System.