200-301 Question 370
Select 3A network administrator is tasked with monitoring the performance and availability of network devices in a large enterprise. They decide to use SNMP to achieve this. What are the primary functions of SNMP in this scenario?
- A
Collecting performance metrics such as CPU and memory utilization from network devices
- B
Monitoring and managing configurations of network devices, such as enabling or disabling interfaces
- C
Providing real-time data encryption for secure communication between devices
- D
Sending alerts (traps) to the monitoring system if a device encounters a critical issue
- E
Replacing routing protocols to manage the flow of network traffic
Show answer and explanation
Correct answers: A, B, D
Explanation
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a protocol used for managing devices on an IP network. Its primary functions include collecting performance metrics, managing configurations, and sending alerts (traps) when issues arise. SNMP is not designed for encryption or as a replacement for routing protocols, but it plays a critical role in network monitoring and operations.
- A. Correct.
Correct: SNMP is widely used to collect performance data, such as CPU and memory usage, from network devices for monitoring purposes.
- B. Correct.
Correct: SNMP can be used to configure and manage network devices, including enabling or disabling interfaces or changing device settings.
- C. Incorrect.
Incorrect: SNMP itself does not provide encryption natively; it relies on SNMPv3 for secure communication, but this is not its primary function.
- D. Correct.
Correct: SNMP can send alerts (known as traps) to the monitoring system when critical events or issues occur on a device.
- E. Incorrect.
Incorrect: SNMP does not replace routing protocols; its function is focused on monitoring and managing devices, not routing traffic.