SNMP (1)
SNMP - Simple Network Management Protocol
- distributed management protocol
- application layer protocol; part of TCP/IP suite
- used for communication between network elements and management station
Two types of devices on a network:
- network elements (computers, hubs, switches) - they are devices you need to manage; they run SNMP software, called "agents”
- network management system (NMS) - view and control of network elements; runs OpenView (HP), NetView (IBM), ForeView, etc