Create an SNMP v2c User

If you are using SNMP v2c, define a community string.

Requirements

  • STA supports only one SNMP v2c community string. You should define a unique community string for this purpose, and then define this same community string on all libraries monitored by that STA instance.
  • Do not use the values "public" or "private" for the STA community string, as these values are well known and present a security risk. Use values that are not easily discoverable. The community string can only contain alphanumeric characters (a–z, A–Z, 0–9). Special characters are not allowed.
  • If a library includes a community string set to "public", do not remove it without first consulting Oracle Support. In some cases, a community string with this value is required for Oracle Service Delivery Platform (SDP).

SL500, SL3000, and SL8500

  1. Using CLI, add the SNMP v2c user.

    > snmp addUser version v2c community community_name
    

    Where community_name is the SNMP v2c user community string. For example:

    SL3000> snmp addUser version v2c community stasnmp
    
  2. List the SNMP users to verify that the SNMP v2c user has been added correctly.

    > snmp listUsers
    

SL150

  1. In the browser interface, select SNMP in the navigation tree.
  2. Click Add SNMP User Add SNMP User icon.
  3. Complete the Add SNMP User screen as follows:
    • Version: Select v2c.

    • Community Name: Specify the SNMP v2c user community string (for example, stasnmp).