Adding a new SNMP NMS for queries

This topic provides information about adding new SNMP network management stations (NMSs) for queries of system information. Complete this procedure if you are performing SNMP queries from an NMS running SNMP version 1 or 2c.

Note: You must administer communities before you administer NMSs for queries. Each NMS configured to query the system must be associated with a valid existing community.

To add a new SNMP NMS for queries of system information:

1. Start at the Administration menu, and then select Basic System Administration > SNMP Administration > SNMP NMS Administration for Queries.
   The system displays the SNMP NMS Administration for Queries page.

2. Click Add.
   The system displays the Add New SNMP NMS for Queries page.

3. Complete the fields on the page. You can click the field names or click Help on the Web-based administration page to view more information.

4. Click Save.
   The system saves your changes.

5. Click OK to confirm your changes.
   The system displays the SNMP NMS Administration for Queries page with an updated list of NMSs capable of system queries.

6. Click Back to return to the SNMP Administration page, or click Return to Main to return to the Administration menu.

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