Encryption (Privacy) options supported in SNMPv3 seed file

The following seed file options are used to encrypt SNMPv3 traps coming from the network to the SNMP trap exploder (SNMP Trap Adapter):

• PRIVPASS

• PRIVPROTOCOL

  Note:

  The VMware Smart Assurance IP Manager Concepts Guide and the VMware Smart Assurance System Administration Guide provide additional information.

  To enable the SNMPV3 Privacy Protocol and Privacy Password fields located in the Add Agent dialog box:

  1. From the Add Agent dialog box, click Advanced Options.

     The Advanced Options pane appears.

  2. Select V3 from the SNMP Version field.

     The SNMP V3 Specifications pane appears.

  3. Select a privacy protocol from the Privacy Protocol field.

  4. Type a password in the Privacy Password field.

  5. Click OK.