Traps

Traps can be used for limited security checking. When traps are configured for an agent, the SNMP service generates trap messages when specific events occur. For example, an agent can be configured to initiate an authentication trap if a request for information is sent by a management system the agent doesn't recognize. A message from such a management system is sent to a trap destination, which is specified explicitly in the SNMP service configuration. Trap messages can also be generated for events such as host system startup, shutdown, or password violation.

Trap destinations consist of the host name, the IP address or IPX address of the management system. The trap destination must be a network - enabled host that is running SNMP management software. Although trap destinations are configured by the administrator, the events (such as a system reboot) that generate a trap message are internally defined by the agent.

You can configure trap destinations by using the Traps tab in the Microsoft SNMP Properties dialog box. For more information about configuring trap destinations, see Windows 2000 Help.

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