Simple Network Management Protocol

Protocol for:

• Collecting and monitoring metrics about devices on a network
• Syncing network clocks Queries are sent and received udp/161 If a metric is monitored to be too high or too low, an trap (alert) can be sent to the management server. Traps are sent and received over udp/162

Versions

SNMP V1

• Structured tables
• Unencrypted

SNMP V2

• Allows for bulk transfers
• Data type enhancements
• Unencrypted

SNMP V3

• Message integrity
• Authentication
• Encryption