What Is SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)

one way to explain what SNMP is that SNMP uses UDP to send control management information between TCP/IP hotsts. SNMP can collect management statistics and trap error events from a wide selection nof devices on a TCP/IP network. A SNMP management station gives you the capabilities of remote devie control and perameter management..

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