Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), a widely used standard in network Event Management, identifies objects on a network and provides a method to monitor and report on their status and activities.
An SNMP trap is usually an unsolicited message that reports on one of two types of events:
Many SNMP agents are available, including those provided through Unicenter Agent Technology. Although they vary in purpose, complexity, and implementation, all SNMP agents can:
Note: On some UNIX/Linux computers, an snmptrapd system might be running, occupying port 162. If so, catrapmuxd stops snmptrapd and starts it at port 6164, which frees port 162 for catrapmuxd. When catrapmuxd is shut down, it stops snmptrapd and restarts it, listening to port 162.
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