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Close Search Get Involved Founded in 2019 under the umbrella of the Linux Foundation, the Cloud Information Model (CIM) is both a member alliance and community. Together, collaborating in Working Groups, members define and use a common open data model, influence existing and future standards, and build open solutions to solve common problems.

Working Group Scope We have developed the Cloud Information Model (CIM) with a standards-based approach and translated it into multiple formats. This approach enables businesses with varying technologies to adopt CIM. It also empowers contributors and fosters growth for a larger CIM ecosystem. Cloud Information Model Working Group Currently, CIM has a single Working Group which works in the definition of new Subject Areas, mappings and APIs requirements.

Benefits *Steering Member Contributor CIM Community Use CIM Model Releases ✓ ✓ ✓ Stay up-to-date on CIM progress & innovations ✓ ✓ ✓ Contribute ideas to the CIM Consortium ✓ ✓ ✓ May propose a Subject Area ✓ ✓ ✓ Access to restricted and private resources ✓ ✓ Eligible to join a Working Group ✓ ✓ Contribute to Working Groups ✓ ✓ Propose new Working Groups ✓ ✓ Counted towards minimum support quorum of a Subject Area ✓ ✓ Participate in consensus polls ✓ ✓ Contributes to the CIM Roadmap ✓ ✓ Drives the overall strategic direction for CIM ✓ Eligible to join the Steering Committee ✓ Eligible for a Working Group Chair position ✓ Eligible to vote to adopt content as part of the CIM Standard ✓ May appeal on technical issues ✓ May appeal on procedural issues ✓ *Steering Member Application Contributor Members may apply for a Steering Membership Membership Application Related Information FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS MEMBERSHIP FEES LIST OF CURRENT STEERCO MEMBERS

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