Remove CimSession - PowerShell

Overview

Remove-CimSession removes a previously created Windows Remote Management (WinRM) session. It terminates the connection and releases system resources associated with the session.

Syntax

Remove-CimSession {[-Session] <Session>} [-Verbose] [-Confirm] [-WhatIf] [-Force]

Options/Flags

• -Session: Specifies the session to remove. If not specified, prompts for input.
• -Verbose: Shows detailed information about the command’s execution, including the removed session details.
• -Confirm: Prompts for confirmation before removing the session.
• -WhatIf: Shows what would happen without actually removing the session.
• -Force: Suppresses prompts to confirm removal.

Examples

Remove a specified session

Remove-CimSession -Session MySession

Remove a session interactively

Remove-CimSession

Remove a session verbosely

Remove-CimSession -Verbose

Common Issues

• Error: Session not found. This can occur if the specified session ID is incorrect or the session has already been removed. Verify the session ID and try again.
• Error: The WinRM client cannot process the request. The authentication mechanism is not enabled. Ensure that the necessary authentication mechanisms are enabled on both the local and remote computers.

Integration

Remove-CimSession can be used in conjunction with other WinRM commands, such as New-CimSession and Invoke-CimMethod. It can also be integrated into scripts to automate session management tasks.

Related Commands

• New-CimSession: Creates a new WinRM session.
• Invoke-CimMethod: Invokes a method on a remote CIM server.