SNMP simulator
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An SNMP Simulator is a type of Computer simulation
, that simulates the Simple Network Management Protocol
(SNMP) interface. Contrary to Network simulation
, which models the behavior of a network within a computer, the SNMP simulator actually interfaces with outside systems, for example Network Management Application
software.
An SNMP Simulator fools the Network Management Application software into believing it is talking via the SNMP protocol to one or more devices, just like a Flight simulator
fools a pilot into believing they are flying a plane.
software. Before the advent of simulators,
actual physical equipment was used. The scalability of simulators dramatically reduce the cost in this area.
Typically, SNMP simulators are deployed in laboratories which contain both Network Management Application software and devices to
exercise the software for the above purposes.
Computer simulation
A computer simulation, a computer model, or a computational model is a computer program, or network of computers, that attempts to simulate an abstract model of a particular system...
, that simulates the Simple Network Management Protocol
Simple Network Management Protocol
Simple Network Management Protocol is an "Internet-standard protocol for managing devices on IP networks. Devices that typically support SNMP include routers, switches, servers, workstations, printers, modem racks, and more." It is used mostly in network management systems to monitor...
(SNMP) interface. Contrary to Network simulation
Network simulation
In communication and computer network research, network simulation is a technique where a program models the behavior of a network either by calculating the interaction between the different network entities using mathematical formulas, or actually capturing and playing back observations from a...
, which models the behavior of a network within a computer, the SNMP simulator actually interfaces with outside systems, for example Network Management Application
Network Management Application
As defined by the ISO/OSI Network management model and its subset of protocols, namely SNMP and CMIP a Network Management Application is the software that sits on the Network Management Station and retrieves data from a Management agent for the...
software.
An SNMP Simulator fools the Network Management Application software into believing it is talking via the SNMP protocol to one or more devices, just like a Flight simulator
Flight simulator
A flight simulator is a device that artificially re-creates aircraft flight and various aspects of the flight environment. This includes the equations that govern how aircraft fly, how they react to applications of their controls and other aircraft systems, and how they react to the external...
fools a pilot into believing they are flying a plane.
Uses of SNMP Simulator
SNMP Simulators are used for development, testing, training of Network management systemNetwork management system
A network management system is a combination of hardware and software used to monitor and administer a computer network.Individual network elements in a network are managed by an element management system.-Tasks and operational details:...
software. Before the advent of simulators,
actual physical equipment was used. The scalability of simulators dramatically reduce the cost in this area.
Typically, SNMP simulators are deployed in laboratories which contain both Network Management Application software and devices to
exercise the software for the above purposes.
Examples of SNMP Simulators
- Sourceforge
- MIMIC SimulatorMIMIC SimulatorMIMIC Simulator is a product suite from Gambit Communications consisting of simulation software in the network and systems management space.MIMIC SNMP simulator solves a classical simulation problem: network management software typically manages large networks...