Part 1:
1. What is Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)?
2. Describe SNMP Basics and Operations.
3. SNMP Cryptographic Fundamentals
Part 2
1. What protocol does SNMP use and why? Feel free to provide input on the advantages and disadvantages, as well as any examples.
2. Explain how SNMP manages reporting (i.e., traps, etc.).
3. Explain the difference between the three versions of SNMP.
4. What is FCAPS? Define the term and what it is or, alternately, define one of the five areas.
Part 3 - MIB Lookup tools
Many times you will need to configure specific OID's to sent SNMP traps on. Many device specific OID's have been created but its hard to remember them all and the format can be a bit overwhelming. Learning how to navigate a OID lookup tool. Please use the site below, or any other OID tree you prefer, and provide the OID's for the following SNMP Object Names.
- nsCPUusage -https://www.oidview.com/mibs/5951/NS-ROOT-MIB.html
- bigipNodeUp -https://www.oidview.com/mibs/3375/F5-BIGIP-COMMON-MIB.html
- cfwHardwareType -https://www.oidview.com/mibs/9/CISCO-FIREWALL-MIB.html
Part 4
1) Define MIB. What is it used for, and how does it interact with SNMP?
2) What is the difference between a SNMP Manager and a SNMP Agent?
Part 5 - SNMP Security Levels
Please explain the difference between the following SNMP security levels.
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