SNMP Service/Test
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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 test the SNMP Service.
Preparation
[edit | edit source]To prepare for this activity:
- Start Windows.
- Log in if necessary.
- Install the SNMP Service.
- Configure the SNMP Service.
Activity 1 - Install the iReasoning MIB Browser Free Personal Edition
[edit | edit source]To install the iReasoning MIB Browser Free Personal Edition:
- Open a web browser.
- Navigate to http://www.ireasoning.com/downloadmibbrowserfree.php.
- Download and run setup.exe.
- If you see a User Account Control dialog box, select Yes to allow the program to make changes to this computer.
- Review the license agreement and select I Agree if you agree.
- Select Next > to select the default components.
- Select Install to install the program in the default location.
- Select Close when the installation is completed.
- Select Yes to launch the MIB Browser now.
Activity 2 - Test the SNMP Service
[edit | edit source]To test the SNMP Service:
- In the iReasoning MIB Browser, enter 127.0.0.1 in the Address box.
- Navigate to a subtree that interests you.
- In the Operations pulldown, select Get Subtree and Go.
- Observe the settings reported by the SNMP service.
- Continue selecting different subtrees and review reported settings.
- Close the iReasoning MIB Browser to complete this activity.