Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Glossary Definition

Term Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
Definition

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an Internet-standard protocol for managing devices on IP networks. Devices that typically support SNMP include routers, switches, servers, workstations, printers, modem racks and more. SNMP is widely used in network management systems to monitor network-attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention.

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a Telecommunications operations concept used to monitor service health, manage network performance, and respond to faults or outages.

Context & Usage

This term is commonly used in software engineering, programming, scripting, application design, testing, and development lifecycle work.

Operations teams use this concept when setting service expectations, detecting failures, prioritizing traffic, and maintaining reliable communications.

Related concepts include Telecommunications, Network Management, Monitoring and Quality of Service.

Additional Resource: FCC Telecommunications Overview.

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