Chapter 6. Network Management with SNMP

OBJECTIVES

This chapter covers the following Sun-specified objectives for the 310-043 exam:

Identify tools which use the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Describe the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

  • The Simple Network Management Protocol is used to monitor and manage network elements. This chapter provides information about the protocol and its use in the Solaris environment.

OUTLINE

Introduction

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

SNMP Components

SNMP Versions and Related RFCs

Structure of Management Information

Object Identifier (OID)

ASN.1 Language

Management Information Base

MIB ...

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