Administering SQL Server
SNMP Terminology
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) terms are defined in the following table.
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| SNMP | An application that monitors the status and performance of Microsoft® SQL Server™ installations, explores defined databases, and views server and database configuration parameters. |
| SNMP agent | SQL Server SNMP extension agent (Sqlsnmp.dll). Server software that extends the functionality of the SNMP service. The SNMP agent processes requests for data and data objects that reside on the local server. |