SK0-003 · Question #905
Which of the following protocols is used to monitor both hardware and software?
The correct answer is D. SNMP. The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is specifically designed for monitoring network devices, including their hardware components and software configurations.
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Which of the following protocols is used to monitor both hardware and software?
Options
- ATCP/IP
- BSMTP
- CRDP
- DSNMP
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Why each option
The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is specifically designed for monitoring network devices, including their hardware components and software configurations.
TCP/IP is a suite of communication protocols for network connectivity, not a protocol specifically for monitoring hardware and software.
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is used for sending and receiving email messages, not for monitoring system hardware or software.
RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) is used for providing a graphical interface to a remote computer over a network, not for general hardware and software monitoring.
SNMP allows network devices and servers to expose management data in the form of variables, which can then be queried by network management systems to monitor their operational status, performance, and configurations for both hardware and software aspects. It uses agents on the managed devices to collect and send this information.
Concept tested: Network monitoring protocols (SNMP)
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/snmp/simple-network-management-protocol-snmp-
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