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SNMP

By Tony Bradley, CISSP-ISSAP, About.com

Definition: Simple Network Management Protocol, or SNMP, is a protocol used for monitoring network devices. Devices like printers and routers use SNMP to communicate their status. Administrators use SNMP to manage the function of various network devices.
Also Known As: Simple Network Management Protocol

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