SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a widely available protocol that facilitates management of networked devices from a central location. An SNMP Architecture has 3 major elements: * Managers (software) are responsible for communicating with (and managing) network devices that implement SNMP Agents (also software). * Agents reside in devices such as workstations, switches, routers, microwave radios, printers, and provide information to Managers. * MIBs (Management Information Base) describe data objects to be managed by an Agent within a device. MIBs are actually just text files, and values of MIB data objects are the topic of conversation between Managers and Agents.
The Simple Network Management Protocol is used in network management systems to monitor network-attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention.[1]
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SNMP (simple Netwrork Managenet Protocol) provides system management tool for networks. An administator can monitor remote computers running Windows clients with SNMP Agent.
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For network devices, in most cases yes. Operating systems do not need to rely on SNMP, and in the case of Microsoft, it's recommended against for security reasons.
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SNMP is the most widely used protocol for network monitoring
The monitoring authority of SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). They oversee the development and standardization of protocols related to network management, including SNMP.
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