Checklist: Implementing the SNMP service

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Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Checklist: Implementing the SNMP service

Step Reference

Obtain, install, and configure SNMP management software.

The SNMP service

Gather information required to implement SNMP on your network. Requirements include contact persons (administrator), physical computer location, configured SNMP community names, and IP or IPX addresses, or computer names of SNMP management systems on your network.

Using SNMP

Install SNMP on this computer.

Install the SNMP service

Configure SNMP agent properties.

Configure agent properties

If you have an additional TCP/IP service in your network, such as a bridge or router, you should consult RFC 1213 for additional configuration information before proceeding.

"Simple Network Management Protocol" at the Microsoft Windows Resource Kits Web site

Configure trap destinations.

Configure traps

Configure SNMP security properties.

Configure SNMP security properties

Note

  • The IPX/SPX protocol is not available on Windows XP 64-bit Edition (Itanium) and the 64-bit versions of the Windows Server 2003 family.