Chapter 4. SNMP and MIBs

After studying this chapter, you should have a good understanding of the capabilities of the different SNMP protocol versions on Cisco network elements. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Management Information Base (MIB) configuration examples and feature comparison tables help you understand and apply the information. This chapter also summarizes the most relevant accounting and performance MIBs.

Chapter 3, “Accounting and Performance Standards and Definitions,” analyzes SNMP from a theoretical point of view. It describes the Internet management model and terminology, comparing the different SNMP versions, explaining the Structure of Management Information (SMI), and considering the SNMP operations.

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