200-301 · IP Services

Function of SNMP in network operations

Objective 4.4 · Explain the function of SNMP in network operations.

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Tie every forwarding decision to interface state, Layer 2 state, addressing, routing, and policy.

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Concept notes

SNMP manager

Queries agents and receives device monitoring notifications.

SNMP agent

Exposes local managed-object values on a network device.

Management information base

Organizes addressable SNMP objects in a defined hierarchy.

SNMP trap

Sends an unsolicited event notification from an agent.

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SNMP trap

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