Installing SNMP

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Lab 11.5.9: Installing SNMP
Estimated Time: 20 minutes
Objective
Upon completion of this lab, the student will be able to set up monitoring agents to run
tests and alerts for the system.
Equipment
• A PC with Windows 2000 Professional.
Scenario
To monitor the network, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) must be
installed.
Procedures
Install the SNMP service and configure the agent properties.
Step 1
Click Start> Settings> Control Panel> Add/Remove Programs.
Step 2
In the Add/Remove Program window, click Add/Remove Windows Components. Wait
a few seconds for the Wizard to load up.
List some of the Windows Components that are already installed on the PC.
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Step 3
Put a checkmark in the box next to Management and Monitoring Tools, and then click
Next.
Step 4
After the proper files are installed, click Finish. This will conclude the installation of
SNMP. The network performance can now be monitored.
Step 5
Close all windows.
Now that SNMP has been installed, configure the agent properties in SNMP.
Step 6

Click Start > Programs > Administrative Tools > Computer Management. In the
console tree, open Services and Applications and click Services.
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Step 7
In the details pane, right-click SNMP Service. Click Properties.
Step 8
Find and click the Agent tab. In the Contact box, type the name of the user or
administrator for this computer.
Step 9
In the Location box, type the physical location of the computer or the contact.
Step 10
In the Service box, uncheck all the boxes and put a checkmark next to Physical. The
SNMP agent properties have been configured.
Reflection
List additional SNMP parameters that can be configured through the SNMP Service
Properties window.
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From an administration standpoint, what are some benefits of applying SNMP on the
network?
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