SNMP MIB Handbook : Essential Guide to MIB Development, Use, and Diagnosis

by Walsh, Larry

• ISBN13: 9780981492209
• ISBN10: 0981492207
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-03-31
• Publisher: Lightning Source Inc
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Summary

The Simple Network Management Protocol allows Managers (software) to communicate with Agents (software) on network-managed devices, to collect status, for configuration and control, and to receive alarms (traps) sent by agents. A MIB (Management Information Base) is a file containing syntax which defines data objects to be managed and traps to be sent. MIB objects and their values are to focal point of the protocol. Simplicity of SNMP is the reason for its initial and continued success -- simple MIB objects define information that is sent using a simple message set. Yet it is flexible and scalable, and used to manage small networks as well as large, distributed networks. This handbook is intended for developers (MIB and agent designers) and end-users (network engineers and IT-management specialists). It is an instructional manual as well as a reference, and contains case studies, examples, practical advice, clear descriptions of standards, user exercises and quizes. Suitable for those new to SNMP and for experienced practitioners.