This article describes an update for Windows Management Framework (WMF) 5.0 RTM through Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) on Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2. Before you install this update, see the Prerequisites section.
About this update
Windows Management Framework (WMF) 5.0 brings functionality that has been updated from WMF 4.0. Some of the new and updated features in this update include:
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Just Enough Administration (JEA)
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Creating Custom Types using PowerShell Classes
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Improvements in PowerShell Script Debugging
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Improvements in Desired State Configuration (DSC)
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Audit PowerShell Usage using Transcription and Logging
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Software Discovery, Install and Inventory with PackageManagement
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PowerShell Module Discovery, Install and Inventory with PowerShellGet
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PowerShell Script Discovery, Install and Management with PowerShellGet
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New and updated cmdlets based on community feedback
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Information Stream
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Generate PowerShell Cmdlets based on OData Endpoint
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Network Switch Management with PowerShell
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Software Inventory Logging (SIL)
How to get this update
Microsoft Download Center
The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:
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Update detail information
Prerequisites
To apply this update, you must have April 2014 update rollup for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 (2919355) installed in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2.
Registry information
To apply this update, you don't have to make any changes to the registry.
Restart requirement
You may have to restart the computer after you apply this update.
Update replacement information
This update doesn't replace a previously released update.
Status
Microsoft has confirmed that this is an update in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
More Information
Please see Product Compatibility Status for the list of products that are compatible and incompatible with Windows Management Framework 5.0.
References
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