1. Oracle ILOM Security Guide For Firmware Release 5.0.x
  2. Oracle ILOM Deployment Practices for Increasing Security
  3. Configuring Oracle ILOM Interfaces for Increased Security
  4. Configure SNMP Management Access for Increased Security
  5. Use SNMPv3 Encryption for Monitoring and Trap Alert Notifications

Use SNMPv3 Encryption for Monitoring and Trap Alert Notifications

As of firmware version 5.0.0, SNMPv3 is supported in Oracle ILOM and can be enabled or disabled separately. SNMP v3 is enabled by default, but requires creating one or more SNMP users prior to use. There are no preconfigured SNMPv3 users.

Note:

SNMP v2c is also supported for configuring trap alert notifications. However, SNMPv2c provides no encryption and uses community strings as a form of authentication. Community strings are sent in clear text over the network and are usually shared across a group of individuals, rather than being private to an individual user. SNMPv3, conversely, uses encryption to provide a secure channel as well as individual user names and passwords. SNMPv3 user passwords are localized so that they can be stored securely on management stations.

To configure SNMP management in Oracle ILOM, see the following web-based instructions.

Before You Begin

  • SNMPv3 management access requires the configuration of SNMPv3 user accounts. Preconfigured SNMPv3 user accounts are not provided.
  • For Increased SNMP security, use SNMPv3 for all trap alert notification configurations.
  • The SNMP service State property is enabled by default.
  • Admin role (a) privileges are required to modify the SNMP properties.
  • User management (u) privileges are required to add or modify SNMPv3 user accounts.
  1. To configure SNMP management access, follow these steps:
    1. In the Oracle ILOM web interface, click ILOM Administration -> Management Access -> SNMP.
    2. In the SNMP page, modify the SNMP properties by creating one or more SNMP v3 users. Click the More details... link at the top of the page for additional information.

      For further instructions, see the documentation listed in the Related Information section of this procedure.

    3. Click Save to apply the changes.
  2. To configure trap alert notifications, follow these steps:
    1. In the Oracle ILOM web interface, click ILOM Administration -> Notifications.
    2. In the Notifications page, view or modify the alert notification configurations. Click the More details... link at the top of the page for additional information.

      For further instructions, see the documentation listed in the Related Information section of this procedure.

    3. Click Save to apply the changes.

Related Information