|
Sponsored Links
SNMP
By Kimberly Johnson
Category: Computers
Submit your articles here!
Subscribe to Articles! Get new articles everyday for your favorite subjects!! - www.Amazines.com
Simple Network Management Protocol, or SNMP as it is more popularly known, is defined by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), and is an internet protocol method. It is part of the application layer of the TCP/IP system. It consists of protocols for network management. It forms a key component of network management systems and is used in monitoring device functionality, alerting administrators to conditions that warrant their attention. This protocol works by varying a set of pre defined variables which are indicators of the health of the network and the attached devices. These variables can then be evaluated by other applications which can signal a red flag depending on the values. Automatic Network Management In a very large network, it can be difficult to monitor each and every workstation and node for errors or discrepancies. SNMP is used for this purpose and can monitor servers, printers, workstations, bridges, routers, and hubs. It can be used to monitor essential services as well, such as Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). SNMP works over a network to share information between various SNMP monitoring agents. It shares information pertaining to monitored devices and the network status. Thus, using SNMP monitoring services, you can effectively keep a check on network performance, detect network faults, audit network usage or inappropriate access and even configure remote drivers and devices. Services SNMP can monitor the following services on a Windows host: • Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) • Internet Information Services (IIS) • Local Area Network Manager (LAN Manager) • Routing and Remote Access
Return to Last Page
|