SNMP Overview

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) enables the monitoring of network devices from a central location. This chapter provides an overview of SNMP and describes how SNMP is implemented in the JUNOS software.

This chapter covers the following topics:

• SNMP Architecture
• SNMP Standards
• JUNOS SNMP Agent Features
• SNMP Traps Supported by the JUNOS Software
• System Logging Severity Levels for SNMP Traps