2.3.1 CIM DateTime Type

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The CIM DateTime type is a string that has the specific format that is specified in [DMTF-DSP0004] section 2.2.1.

Because DateTime types are strings, a provision is included in the encoding to ensure that they can be distinguished semantically.

Any datetime value type:

  •  MUST be encoded as an Encoded-String, as specified in ABNF.

  • MUST contain a CIM qualifier whose name is CIMTYPE, whose type is string, and whose value is datetime.

If the CIM qualifier is omitted, the system MUST treat the DateTime type as a standard string.