Simple network management protocol-the simple network management protocol (snmp) is an internet standard that provides a simple method for remotely managing virtually any network device that supports snmp. a network device can be a network card in a server; a program or service running on a server; or a network device such as a hub, switch, or router.
the snmp standard defines a two-tiered approach to network device management: a central management system and the management information base (mib) located on the managed device. the management system can monitor one or many mibs, allowing for centralized management of a network. from a management system, you can see valuable performance and network device operation statistics, enabling you to diagnose network health without leaving your office.
