SNMP Service/Configure
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The SNMP Service is a Windows service that provides a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agent that can be used to monitor and manage Windows workstations and servers. These activities will show you how to configure the SNMP Service.
Preparation
[edit | edit source]To prepare for this activity:
- Start Windows.
- Log in if necessary.
- Install the SNMP Service.
Activity 1 - Configure the SNMP Service
[edit | edit source]To configure the SNMP Service:
- Open the Start menu.
- In the Run box type Services or Services.msc.
- Press Enter.
- In the Services console, find SNMP Service. Double-click on it to view SNMP Service properties.
- Select the Agent tab.
- Enter values for Contact and Location for this workstation.
- Select all five check boxes (Physical, Applications, Datalink and subnetwork, Internet, and End-to-end).
- Apply changes.
- Select the Security tab.
- Clear the Send authentication trap check box.
- Add an accepted community name of public with READ ONLY rights.
- Select OK to apply changes and close the dialog box.
- Close the Services console to complete this activity.