What is the function of an SNMP Sniff tool?

Subject: Computer Networks

Topic: Network Management Tools Systems and Engineering

Options:

1. Option A: It captures SNMP packets going across the segment and stores them for later analysis
2. Option B: It displays the entire MIB tree supported by the agent
3. Option C: It is useful to get the values of variables in table
4. Option D: It sends the SNMP set-request message and receives the get-response command

Correct Answer:

Option A: It captures SNMP packets going across the segment and stores them for later analysis

Explanation:

The SNMP Sniff Tool snmpsniff; is similar to the tcpdump tool and is implemented in Linux/FreeBSD environment. It captures SNMP packets going across the segment and stores them for later analysis.