DOC Err: SNMP OIDs Leave off Leading Dot

ID: Q169363

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

In chapter 11 of the Windows NT 4.0 Server Resource Kit, several example OIDs for simple network management protocol (SNMP) are given without the leading dot.

For example table 11.3 gives an example of:


   Internet MIB-II      iso.org.dod.internet.mgmt.mib-2     1.3.6.1.2.1

This should be listed as:


   Internet MIB-II      iso.org.dod.internet.mgmt.mib-2     .1.3.6.1.2.1

When you query using an incorrect oid you will receive the following error:

Error: Invalid oid, x.x.x.x, specified.

When you use SNMP Monitor (Snmpmon.exe) from the Windows NT Resource Kit, SNMP monitor will simply not collect data.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, use the syntax above that includes the leading dot (.)

Additional query words: winnt snmp ntreskit

Keywords : kbnetwork ntnetserv nttcp ntdocerr ntreskit NTSrvWkst
Version : WinNT:4.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbprb