SNMP Agent operations
Operations that an SNMP Agent can perform fall into the categories GET REQUEST, GETNEXT REQUEST, GETBULK REQUEST, and TRAP.
The following table describes the types of SNMP Agent operations.
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Operation |
Description |
|---|---|
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GET REQUEST |
Obtains a specific MIB object value. GET REQUEST is the request from an SNMP Manager, and GET RESPONSE is the agent's response to that request. |
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GETNEXT REQUEST |
Continuously finds a MIB object. GETNEXT REQUEST is the request from an SNMP Manager, and GET RESPONSE is the agent's response to that request. |
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GETBULK REQUEST |
Continuously finds specified MIB objects only. GETBULK REQUEST is the request from an SNMP Manager, and GET RESPONSE is the agent's response to that request. |
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TRAP |
Reports an event (failure) to an SNMP Manager. TRAP occurs without a request from the SNMP Manager. |