SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)

Intro
SNMP is a popular protocol for network management. It is used for collecting information from, and configuring, network devices, such as servers, printers, hubs, switches, and routers on an Internet Protocol (IP) network.

Usages:
In typical uses of SNMP one or more administrative computers, called managers, have the task of monitoring or managing a group of hosts or devices on a computer network.

Advantages:
·     SNMP has a simple design and is thus easy to implement. This reduces its susceptibility to faults and improves the stability of the protocol.

·     It is used on a widespread basis and is regarded as a de-facto standard. As a result, it is supported by nearly all products in network and system technology.

Disadvantages:
·     Version 1 of the SNMP is that it does not support authentication for access to monitored components.