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Setting Up SNMP Traps for a Microsoft Windows Host

To configure a Microsoft Windows host to send SNMP traps to one or more enterprise management consoles, you need to configure each SNMP service on the server to make sure that:

  • The server lists the community string or community name of the enterprise management console.

  • The server lists the enterprise management console as the recipient of traps from the Microsoft Windows agent software.

Checking the Community String

You can use the default community name or community string of public. However, choosing a community name other than public provides more security because it limits the communication to only those computers that have the specified community string.

  1. For Windows 2000, choose Start > Programs > Administrative Tools > Services.

    For Windows 2003, choose Start > All Programs > Administrative Tools > Services.

  2. Double-click SNMP Service, and then click Properties.
  3. The Microsoft SNMP Properties window is displayed.

    If you do not have the SNMP service installed:

    1. Choose Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.

    2. Select Add/Remove Windows Components.

    3. Select Management and Monitoring Tools, and click Details.

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

    5. Click Next.

    6. Choose Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.

    7. Select Local Connection.

    8. Select Properties.

      NOTE: You might need to insert the Windows 2000 or Windows 2003 CD to enable the computer to copy the necessary files for the SNMP service.

  4. Click the Security tab in the Microsoft SNMP Properties window to display the Security settings.

  5. Make sure that the community name or community string that you want to use for the server is specified in the Accepted community names list.

    If the community name is not already on the list, click Add to display the SNMP Service Configuration window. Type the new name in the Community Name field, specify the rights in the Community Rights field and click Add in that window. The Security tab is displayed with the new name on the Accepted community names list.

    NOTE: Community names or community strings are case-sensitive.

  6. (Optional) If desired, change the default setting of Accept SNMP Packets from Any Host to Only Accept SNMP Packets from These Hosts and add the network address of the enterprise management computer that receives the traps from the SANscape Agent on the server.

    To add the network address of the computer with SANscape management console software to the lower list box, click Add to access the Security Configuration window. Type the IP address in the Entry box and click Add in that window. The Security tab reappears with the management console computer’s address.

  7. Click OK.

Specifying the Trap Recipient for a Microsoft Windows Host

In this procedure, you are listing the enterprise management console as a recipient of traps from the server.

NOTE: For the procedure, you need the IP address of the enterprise management console that receives the traps. The procedure also requires the same community name as specified in Setting Up Servers for Traps.

The steps for specifying an enterprise management console computer as the recipient of the agent traps are as follows.

  1. Click the Traps tab of the Microsoft SNMP Properties window to display the Traps settings.

  2. Make sure the same community name is specified as the community name that was indicated in the Security tab earlier.

    If you need to correct the community name, type the name in the Community Name field and click Add. If another name is already in the entry field, it is retained after you type over it. To remove a name, select it and click Remove.

  3. Add the IP address of the enterprise management console in the Trap Destinations list.

    1. Click Add.
      The Service Configuration window is displayed.

    2. Type the IP address in the Entry field and click Add.
      The Traps tab is displayed with the new network address in the Trap Destinations list.

    3. Type each IP address in the following format: AAA.BBB.CCC.DDD
      You do not need to type leading zeros. An example of an appropriate address is: 192.168.100.1

  4. If you want to send optional SANscape traps to another enterprise management console, type the network address of that management workstation.

    If you have more than one enterprise management console, each one needs to have its address indicated here.

  5. Click OK to confirm your settings.

  6. Click Close to leave the Network window.

  7. Exit Windows and restart the server.

    If you are planning to install SANscape, you do not have to reboot until after you install the software.

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