Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) NetworkingIP ServicesMedium
A network engineer needs to monitor the CPU utilization, memory usage, and interface statistics of multiple routers and switches from a central network management station. Which protocol is best suited for collecting this type of operational data?
- ADHCP
- BQoS
- CDNS
- DSNMP
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Correct answer: D. SNMP
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is used for exchanging management information between network devices. It allows network administrators to monitor, manage, and configure network devices remotely.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. DHCP automates IP address assignment, not device monitoring.
- B. QoS prioritizes network traffic, not for collecting device metrics.
- C. DNS translates domain names to IP addresses, not for operational data collection.
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
An Internet Standard protocol for collecting and organizing information about managed devices on IP networks and for modifying that information to change device behavior.
- Used for network device monitoring and management.
- Uses Management Information Bases (MIBs).
- Operates with agents on devices and a manager station.
Memory trick: SNMP: See Network Metrics Precisely.