Chapter 10: Technical Reference

MANAGEMENT PROTOCOLS

SNMP is used to configure system and bridge parameters, to monitor statistics, and to perform advanced management tasks.

SNMP

This management protocol specifies how to send information between a network management system (NMS) and managed devices on a network. Managed devices run a program called an agent. The agent interprets SNMP requests and responds to them. The NMS communicates with the agents in the managed devices to:

•set configuration

•get configuration

•get status

A Management Information Base (MIB) defines the configuration and status parameters. The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) specifies standard MIBs for certain types of devices, ensuring any NMS can manage them. Additionally, vendors can issue proprietary MIBs for their devices to fit specific needs.

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