Install and Configure SNMP for PRTG Monitoring
1 – Open the Server Manager, click Add roles and features and proceed installation until you reach the Features page. Check the SNMP Service in the list of features.
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2 – Select the SNMP Service then Install the installation process will start.
3 – Once the installation complete, click Close.
4 – Open the Server Manager then click Tools select Services.
5 – Open the Services window, find the SNMP Service, and open Properties.
6 – On the General tab, be sure to select Automatic in the Startup Type section so that it is always available even after a restart of the Server.
7 – On the SNMP Service properties, Click on the Security tab.
8 - Enter the following information.
Community Name: $NM9TP
Accept SNMP Packets from these Host: Eus2-SRV02 / LWD-SRV02
10 – Just click OK and then restart SNMP Service.
Now you have to configure SNMP Service in order to be useful for polling process that will be started from monitoring tool. Next article will be about configuring SNMP service.
Good luck! Just give it try – I’m sure you’ll love it as well. If you have any comments or questions on feel free to contact me.
