Which SNMP operation is described as being used by the SNMP manager to modify the value of a parameter within an SNMP agent's MIB?

Which SNMP operation is described as being used by the SNMP manager to modify the value of a parameter within an SNMP agent's MIB?

• A. GetResponse
• B. GetRequest
• C. SetRequest
• D. Trap

Answer: (A)

Modifying a value in an SNMP agent’s MIB is done with a SetRequest. The SNMP manager sends a SetRequest that specifies the object identifier and the new value to assign. The agent then processes the request, applies the change if permitted, and replies with a GetResponse indicating whether the operation succeeded and, if applicable, the updated value. In contrast, GetRequest is used to read values, Trap is an alert sent from agent to manager, and GetResponse is just the reply to a request, not the command that changes data.

Modifying a value in an SNMP agent’s MIB is done with a SetRequest. The SNMP manager sends a SetRequest that specifies the object identifier and the new value to assign. The agent then processes the request, applies the change if permitted, and replies with a GetResponse indicating whether the operation succeeded and, if applicable, the updated value. In contrast, GetRequest is used to read values, Trap is an alert sent from agent to manager, and GetResponse is just the reply to a request, not the command that changes data.