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SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a protocol used for monitoring, managing, and configuring network devices such as routers, switches, servers, printers, and other devices connected to a network. It enables administrators to collect and organize information about network devices and make changes to their configurations remotely. | SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a protocol used for monitoring, managing, and configuring network devices such as routers, switches, servers, printers, and other devices connected to a network. It enables administrators to collect and organize information about network devices and make changes to their configurations remotely. | ||
==SNMP Versions== | |||
;SNMPv1: The original version, basic but lacks strong security. | |||
;SNMPv2: Introduced performance improvements and new features but still limited in security. | |||
;SNMPv3: Enhanced version with robust security features like authentication and encryption. | |||
=General= | =General= | ||
Latest revision as of 16:17, 21 January 2025
Summary
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a protocol used for monitoring, managing, and configuring network devices such as routers, switches, servers, printers, and other devices connected to a network. It enables administrators to collect and organize information about network devices and make changes to their configurations remotely.
SNMP Versions
- SNMPv1
- The original version, basic but lacks strong security.
- SNMPv2
- Introduced performance improvements and new features but still limited in security.
- SNMPv3
- Enhanced version with robust security features like authentication and encryption.
General
To install on RHEL/CentOS
sudo yum install net-snmp net-snmp-utils
sudo systemctl enable snmpd
Replace /etc/snmp/snmpd.conf with:
rocommunity "{community_string}" {ip_of_snmp_collector}
sudo systemctl start snmpd
Info: Don't forget to allow snmp traffic thru your local firewall, too.