3.1.1 Invoking the Master Agent

A system startup script file invokes the Master Agent when the system is initially booted. Upon the Master Agent's invocation, it reads its various configuration files and appropriate actions are performed by activating subagents, determining the subtree OID for various subagents, populating its own MIBs. The Master Agent provides the following functionality:

• Invokes subagents

• Communicates with subagents

• Registers subagents

• Sends requests to subagents

• Receives responses from subagents

• Traps notifications from subagents

If you have snmpd (part of Domain Manager) or some other SNMP agent using port 161 running, the Solstice Enterprise Agents cannot run.