> Will there be any problem with SNMP user-accounts in a DHCP environment? > I think the engine-id is derived from the IP address. So, if the IP > address changes, have to re-create the account?
In general, you are correct. If the engine ID is derived from the IP address, then a change in this address (either via DHCP or manually) will invalidate any localised user accounts, and they might well need to be re-created. But the Net-SNMP agent _doesn't_ just use the IP address as the basis for the engine ID - it's generated semi-randomly, and then saved in the /var/net-snmp/snmpd.conf file. So such user accounts will remain valid whatever happens to the IP address. Dave ------------------------------------------------------- SF email is sponsored by - The IT Product Guide Read honest & candid reviews on hundreds of IT Products from real users. Discover which products truly live up to the hype. Start reading now. http://productguide.itmanagersjournal.com/ _______________________________________________ Net-snmp-users mailing list [email protected] Please see the following page to unsubscribe or change other options: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/net-snmp-users
