18 Questions
What is the software management software module installed on a managed device known as?
SNMP agent
Which SNMP message is used when the manager wants to set the value of an object instance on the SNMP agent?
SetRequest
What type of information does MIB consist of?
Hierarchically organized information on managed resources
Which SNMP message is used by the manager to retrieve large data at once from the SNMP agent?
GetBulkRequest
What happens in response to a GetRequest message from the SNMP manager?
The SNMP agent responds with the requested value through a response message
Which SNMP message can be continuously sent by the manager to discover all available data on an SNMP agent?
GetNextRequest
What is the primary function of the Structure of Management Information (SMI)?
Defining the types of data that can be stored in an object
How many categories is the Management Information Base (MIB) divided into?
8
Which SNMP message type is used to retrieve information from an SNMP agent?
GetRequest
What can a manager do to compel an agent to perform a specific task?
Reset values in the agent database
What are the three main protocols used for management according to the text?
SMI, MIB, SNMP
What is contained within the MIB object?
Eight categories including ip and tcp
What does SNMP stand for?
Simple Network Management Protocol
Which component is responsible for storing information in a database in SNMP?
Agent
What is the role of a manager in SNMP?
Managing and controlling a group of agents
In SNMP, what does MIB stand for?
Management Information Base
What happens when an agent in SNMP detects an issue?
Sends a warning message to the manager
How does a manager verify the agent according to SNMP's management process?
By requesting information that reflects the agent's behavior
Learn about the components of management in networking, including the interaction between managers and agents, the use of SNMP protocol, and collaboration with other protocols like SMI. Explore how managers can compel agents to perform tasks and how agents help in the management process.
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