Appendix A Understanding SNMP
ABOUT SNMP
As local area network (LAN) environments became standard- ized over the past ten years,
The term SNMP broadly refers to the message protocols used to exchange information between the network and the managed devices, as well as to the structure of network management databases.
Basic Components
SNMP has three basic components: Network Manager, Agent, and MIB.
Network Manager
This is a control program that collects, controls, and presents data pertinent to the operation of the network devices. It resides on a network management station.
Agent
This is a control program that responds to queries and com- mands from the network manager and returns requested infor- mation or invokes configuration changes initiated by the manager. It resides in each network device.
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