The SNMP - QA Monitor Wizard is designed to help you configure an SNMP - QA Monitor with the least amount of initial input. There are a number of benefits to this approach:

1. The SNMP - QA Monitor Wizard allows you to walk an SNMP-enabled device and retrieve a set of SNMP data without requiring an exact OID.
2. Configuration is fast and easy, allowing you to get the Monitor up and running quickly.
3. The SNMP - QA Monitor Wizard allows you to test all the parameters you enter along the way to make sure that the Monitor will work as expected immediately upon being enabled to go live in a production environment.

For information on manually configuring an SNMP - QA Monitor without using the Wizard, refer to the SNMP - QA Monitor.

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The following example illustrates the configuration process for creating an SNMP - QA Monitor to monitor the temperature reported by an APC environment probe:

To create a new SNMP - QA Monitor:

1. Log in to the ipMonitor Administration interface.
2. Click the Monitors menu option, then select Add a Monitor.
3. Select the SNMP - QA (Wizard) from the SNMP category.

Alternatively, you can also click the Tools menu option and select the SNMP Monitor Wizard.

IP Address / Domain Name
Specify the location of the SNMP agent you want to monitor. Both IP Address and Domain Name are valid entries.

Examples of valid Domain Names are: www.xyzcompany.com and xyzcompany.com.
An example of a valid IP address is: 10.20.30.11

Note: Entering an IP address will eliminate any variables introduced by performing a lookup on the DNS server.

UDP Port
Specify the Port Number that the target SNMP agent responds on. By default, the standard Port Number used for SNMP communication (Port 161) is already entered.

OID
Enter a numerical or named OID that identifies the starting branch of the path to the value ipMonitor will retrieve for analysis. ipMonitor sends a standard Get Protocol Data Unit (SNMP Get-Next command) asking the SNMP agent to send back a list of value(s) that exist under this OID branch.

Community
SNMP Community strings act like passwords for SNMP information. When ipMonitor issues a SNMP Get-Next command to the SNMP Agent at this IP address, it sends out the SNMP Community string. If the Community string is correct, the SNMP Agent processes the request and returns results for analysis. SNMP default communities are:

• Private (Read / Write)
• Public (Read Only)

Some SNMP Agents are configured to use non-default Community strings. This is typically done to improve SNMP security, often in conjunction with a non-standard SNMP Port.

SNMP Version
Select the SNMP version used by the device to be monitored. Both ipMonitor and the target device must use the same SNMP Version. Available options are: SNMP Version 1 and SNMP Version 2.

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Note: The image shown above displays a limited number of results, however, the list of returned Objects can be quite extensive depending on the OID string specified.

Browse through the returned set of Objects and their corresponding Values, and then click the Select button adjacent to the Object you want to monitor.

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Object Information
Examine the details of the selected Object. This information is ideal for determining the type analysis that can be performed in the Analysis of Test Results section.

Comparison Rules
The type of data supported by the selected OID will determine the possible methods of analysis. Use the Object information outlined above to appropriately set the Comparison Rules in order to ensure the Monitor will pass upon being enabled.

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Monitor Name
Enter a concise, descriptive name for the new Monitor. The Monitor Name will be displayed in the Monitors List, Monitor Status, Reports and Logs pages. Names may not be greater than 64 characters. Since ipMonitor does not use the name field to identify the Monitor internally, Monitor Names can be changed at any time without data loss.

Parent Group - Create in Existing Group
If this option is enabled, select one of the existing Groups from the Selected Group drop-down list. The new Monitor will automatically be added to this Group upon creation.

Parent Group - Create New Group
If this option is enabled, enter the name of the new Group within the Group Name field. The new Monitor will automatically be added to this Group upon creation.

Create Monitor Enabled
Once the Monitor is created, it will immediately start testing the specified server or device using the configured settings. This option is enabled by default.

Store Monitor Statistics for Recent Activity and Historical Reports
ipMonitor will immediately begin to record test results, which are then used to generate Recent Activity and Historical Reports. This option is disabled by default.

Finish
Click the Finish button to exit the wizard and access the new Monitor in edit mode. You can make any final modifications to the Monitor in this mode, including setting Timing and Notification parameters.

Once you're satisfied with the configuration settings, click the OK button at the bottom of the page. The new Monitor will be displayed within the Monitors List, and can be accessed for further configuration adjustments at any time.

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