In SNMP, a discovery protocol is managed through the use of the SNMP MIB (Management Information Base) and the related commands and data structures. Specifically, the SNMP discovery process involves the following steps:
1. The SNMP agent on a device (such as a router, switch, or server) sends out a request for discovery, which includes information about the types of devices and services it is looking for.
1. SNMP managers on other devices receive this request and respond with their own information, such as their IP address, hostname, operating system, and available services.
1. The SNMP agent collects this information and stores it in the MIB, which is a database of information about the device and its network connections.
1. SNMP managers can then query the MIB to retrieve information about devices on the network, including their location, status, and available services.
Overall, SNMP provides a standardized approach to managing devices and services on a network, which includes the use of discovery protocols to automatically identify and collect information about devices and services on the network.
