Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) terms are defined here for quick reference.
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| SNMP | Use SNMP applications to monitor the status and performance of Microsoft® SQL Server™ installations, explore defined databases, and view server and database configuration parameters. |
| SNMP agent | SQL Server SNMP extension agent (Sqlsnmp.dll). Server software that extends the functionality of the SNMP service. The SNMP agent processes requests for data and data objects that reside on the local server. |