Using the
SNMP
Plug-In
SNMP
Plug-InThe
SNMP
plug-in allows
Automation Orchestrator
to connect and
receive information from SNMP-enabled systems and devices. You can define SNMP devices as
inventory objects by running workflows, and perform SNMP operations on the defined objects. You can use the plug-in to connect to SNMP devices such
as routers, switches, network printers, and UPS devices. The plug-in can also receive
events from
vCenter
over the SNMP
protocol. The
SNMP
plug-in
provides two methods of communication with the SNMP devices.
- Queries for the values of specific SNMP variables.
- Listening for events (SNMP traps) that are generated from the devices and pushed to the registered SNMP managers.
The plug-in contains a set of
standard workflows related to managing SNMP devices, queries, the trap host,
and performing SNMP operations. You can also create custom workflows to
automate tasks in an SNMP environment.