SNMP APPLICATION DEVELOPER'S GUIDE WITH/TWO 3.5 DISKETTES(SNMP SIMPLE NETWORK MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL)

SNMP Application Developer's Guide Robert L. Townsend The growing popularity of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) networks has meant a growing demand for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) applications. For those charged with developing those applications, this book is a must-read. SNMP Application Developer's Guide goes far beyond what has been covered in every other reference book. Not only does it provide a complete understanding of what SNMP is, it also explains how it works and how developers can make it work most effectively for them. SNMP Application Developer's Guide includes:
* a comprehensive list of SNMP commands and easy-to-understand explanations of their usage
* a comparison of SNMP Versions 1 and 2 with each other, and with other management protocols
* a detailed listing of print and electronic sources for additional information
* a glossary of acronyms and terms
* extensive MIB information
Also included are two 3.5??? disks containing an invaluable collection of resources for SNMP applications developers, including:
* a source code for SNMP Versions 1 and 2
* an SNMP agent
* a complete tool set for application development
No matter what your involvement with TCP/IP networks -- whether as a programmer, an applications developer, or a network manager -- SNMP Application Developer's Guide will provide you with all the information you need to develop the higher-quality applications that will make your network operate more efficiently and effectively.

About the Author Robert L. Townsend is an independent consultant who has helped a wide variety of companies develop network management programs, many of which have been SNMP-based. He has published several articles and books on the subject, and holds a number of copyrights and patents.

Overview.

Vital Data.

Network Management.

SNMP Transport.

SNMP Internals.

The MIB.

Issues and Problems.

Traps.

SNMP Commands.

V1-V2 Coexistence.

V2 Modifications.

Other Transport Protocols.

An Agent.

Appendices.

Glossary.

Acronyms.

Index.