Introduction

The Basics

Purpose of this Document

This document is intended to serve as the developer manual for writing SNMP sub-agents using NetSNMP 5.0.x API.

Document Scope

This guide covers the entire process of building a SNMP sub-agent using the NetSNMP 5.0.x API. This includes, but is not limited to, and overview of NetSNMP API function calls, NetSNMP interfaces, and usage scenarios. It is a living document, and as such will evolve.

Terminology

AcronymDescription
HPIHardware Platform Interface
Sub-agentThe SNMP backend.