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The SNMP plug-in allows vCenter Orchestrator to connect and receive information from SNMP-enabled
systems and devices. You can define SNMP devices as inventory objects by running workflows, and
perform SNMP operations on the defined objects.
You can use the plug-in to connect to SNMP devices such as routers, switches, network printers, and UPS
devices. The plug-in can also receive events from vCenter Server over the SNMP protocol.
The SNMP plug-in provides two methods of communication with the SNMP devices.
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Queries for the values of specific SNMP variables.
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Listening for events (SNMP traps) that are generated from the devices and pushed to the registered
SNMP managers.
The plug-in contains a set of standard workflows related to managing SNMP devices, queries, the trap host,
and performing SNMP operations. You can also create custom workflows to automate tasks in an SNMP
environment.
This chapter includes the following topics:
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“Managing SNMP Devices,” on page 97
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“Managing SNMP Queries,” on page 98
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“Managing the SNMP Trap Host,” on page 99
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“Receiving SNMP Traps,” on page 100
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“Generic SNMP Request Workflows,” on page 102
Managing SNMP Devices
You can run workflows to register SNMP devices with Orchestrator, edit the settings for existing devices,
and unregister devices.
Device Management Workflows
The Device Management workflow category contains workflows that allow you to manage SNMP devices.
You can access these workflows from Library > SNMP > Device Management on the Workflows view in
the Orchestrator client.
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