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Configure Microsoft SNMP Agent

This procedure describes how to configure the SNMP Agent.

Follow these steps:

  1. Open the Windows Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Administrative Tools.

    The Administrative Tools window opens.

  3. Double-click Services.

    The Services window opens.

  4. Double-click the SNMP service.

    The SNMP Service Properties window opens.

  5. Change Startup Type to Automatic on the General tab.

    This action configures the SNMP service to start the Microsoft SNMP agent on system startup.

  6. Click the Traps tab.
  7. Type the community name that your computer sends trap messages to in the Community Name field.
  8. Click Add to list.
  9. Click Apply and OK.
  10. Click OK.

To use Windows SNMP to gather metrics, see Using CA Application Test.