What is the an important difference between a request-response message and a trap message in SNMP?
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Key Concepts
- SNMP manager
- SNMP agent
- Polling
- Unsolicited notification
Answer Approach
- Identify the two SNMP roles: manager and agent.
- Compare who starts each exchange.
- Relate the distinction to polling and events.
Full Answer
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In request-response, the SNMP manager asks an agent for information and the agent replies. A trap is initiated by the agent without a preceding manager request, usually to report an event such as an interface going down.
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