SNMP MIB MANAGEMENT

MIB Compiler

The MIB Compiler is used to maintain the MIB database used by EliteView. Definitions for standard objects, network devices, or private third-party devices can be compiled and included in this database. All device management applications under EliteView consult this database when accessing devices.

Under normal use, rely on the setup program for new management applications to automatically adjust the MIB database. However, if you need to modify the database yourself, the compile operation can be carried out interactively, or as a batch process. Specific MIB databases can also be unloaded when they are no longer in use, or out of date.

Caution: Compiling changes the MIB. Quit EliteView before running this process to make sure no module accesses the database while it is being compiled.

MIB Database

MIB.DBF, MIB.DBF and MIB.MDX – You can find these files in the EliteView directory. MIB text files have the following format:

<MIB Name> BEGIN

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END

Each MIB text file can contain several MIB modules, which we may call <MIB name>. EliteView accesses external MIB variables via this name.

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SMC Networks 6.20 manual MIB Compiler, MIB Database