lecture 7 Flashcards
1
Q
What is MIB?
A
The MIB has a tree-like structure in which similar objects are grouped under the same branch of the MIB tree.
2
Q
List some recommended polling guidelines.
A
- Restrict polling only those MIB variables necessary for analysis.
- Analyse and use the data collecte; do not collect data if it is not analysed.
- Increase polling intervals.
3
Q
Name some non polling mechanism.
A
SNMP traps, RMOn and syslog.
4
Q
What is syslog server?
A
Syslog stands for System Logging Protocol and is a standard protocol used to send system log or event messages to a specific server, called a syslog server.
It is primarily used to collect various device logs from several different machines in a central location for monitoring and review.
5
Q
What is RMON?
A
It is a MIB that provides support for proactive management of LAN traffic.
6
Q
What does RMON track?
A
- Number of packets.
- Packet sizes.
- Broadcasts.
- Network utilization.
- Errors and conditions, such as Ethernet collisions.
- statistics for hosts.
7
Q
List some RMON features.
A
- user-defined sample intervals,
- alarms that are based on user-defined thresholds,
- Packet capture based on user-defined filters.
