Installing and configuring the SNMP system service

In order to receive Backup Exec traps at the SNMP console, you must configure the SNMP system service with the SNMP console's IP address.

To install the SNMP system service and configure it to send traps to the SNMP console for Windows 2000 and Windows server 2003

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, point to Control Panel, and then double-click Add/Remove Programs.

  2. Click Add/Remove Windows Components.

  3. In Add/Remove Windows Components, select Management and Monitoring Tools, and then click Details.

    When selecting the component, do not select or clear its check box.

  4. Select Simple Network Management Protocol, and then click OK.

  5. Click Next.

    SNMP starts automatically after installation. You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings might also prevent you from completing this procedure.

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