Operations that an SNMP Agent can perform fall into the categories GET REQUEST, GETNEXT REQUEST, GETBULK REQUEST, and TRAP.
The following table describes the types of SNMP Agent operations.
Operation |
Description |
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GET REQUEST |
Obtains a specific MIB object value. GET REQUEST is the request from an SNMP Manager, and GET RESPONSE is the agent's response to that request. |
GETNEXT REQUEST |
Continuously finds a MIB object. GETNEXT REQUEST is the request from an SNMP Manager, and GET RESPONSE is the agent's response to that request. |
GETBULK REQUEST |
Continuously finds specified MIB objects only. GETBULK REQUEST is the request from an SNMP Manager, and GET RESPONSE is the agent's response to that request. |
TRAP |
Reports an event (failure) to an SNMP Manager. TRAP occurs without a request from the SNMP Manager. |