What are CIM credentials primarily used for?

CIM credentials are primarily utilized to probe CIM (Common Information Model) servers, which play a crucial role in the discovery process of storage servers. When ServiceNow Discovery accesses a CIM server, it leverages these credentials to gather data about the storage resources and their configurations. This data is essential for mapping and managing the infrastructure within a service management framework.

In the context of ServiceNow, storage discovery is vital for understanding the relationships and dependencies between various components in an organization's IT environment. The accurate retrieval of information from CIM servers allows for effective asset management and helps maintain an updated inventory of storage resources.

Other options focus on different aspects of IT management, such as user access management, device communication, or configuring network hardware, which are not the primary purpose of CIM credentials. Therefore, service discovery related to storage servers is the most accurate use case for CIM credentials.