SNMP daemon snmpd

Before the snmpd is started for the first time, the /etc/snmp/snmpd.conf file in the BS2000 system must be matched to the configuration used (see section “System Group”).

When migrating from Emanate SNMP to NET-SNMP, please note that, for testing purposes, it is possible to run both daemons at the same time, as long as they're started on different ports. This, however, is not recommended, as this configuration might lead to unpredictable behavior from either agent.

In order to start the SNMP daemon, the BS2000 user ID must possess the POSIX User ID 0 (SYSROOT).

NET-SNMP comprises the functionality of MIB-II, Event Services and Scheduling Services. This functionality can be used as soon snmpd has been started.

snmpd configuration examples

Examples

• snmpd -LS0-4d -Lf /var/adm/snmpd.log -p /var/run/snmpd.pid -a &

  -LS0-4d

  Logging to the syslog with maximum log level LOG_WARNING.

  -Lf /var/adm/snmpd.log

  Log to the specified file.

  -p /var/run/snmpd.pid

  	Saves daemon’s PID to file.
  -a	Log the source addresses of incoming requests.
  -q	Print information in a format which is simple to parse.

  This snmpd will read standard snmpd.conf from /etc/snmp folder.

  1. snmpd –C –c /etc/snmp/example.conf &

     -C
     Don’t use default configuration file.

     -c
     Load given configuration file.

  2. snmpd –C --rwcommunity=public --master=agentx –x tcp:705 tcp:1111 &

     -C
     Don’t use default configuration file.

     --rwcommunity=public
     Set read\write community "public".

     --master=agentx
     Enable AgentX protocol.

     -x tcp:705
     Listen for AgentX connections on address.

     tcp:1111
     Listen for SNMP’s requests on address.