SNMP includes the following basic operations:

  • GET

    Enables the SNMP manager to retrieve (read) the value of MIB objects at the SNMP agent.

  • SET

    Enables the SNMP manager to set (write) the value of MIB objects at the SNMP agent.

  • NOTIFY

    Enables an SNMP agent to asynchronously notify the SNMP manager of significant but unsolicited events (traps).

  • INFORM

    Enables an SNMP manager to asynchronously send an alert (similar to a trap) to another SNMP manager.