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JP1 Version 12 JP1/Network Node Manager i Setup Guide


5.1 Concepts for communications

NNMi uses SNMP and ICMP primarily in a request-response manner. Responses to ICMP ping requests verify address responsiveness. Responses to SNMP requests for specific MIB objects provide more comprehensive information about a node.

Note

If Web Agents are configured (in addition to SNMP Agents), NNMi can use additional protocols. For example, SOAP protocol for VMware environments.

The following concepts apply to NNMi communications configuration:

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