Even though SNMP is widely used protocol for network management, sometimes other managements, such as TL1, HTTP, CLI, etc. may be required based on the application, device type (routers, concentrators, hosts, servers, etc.) , network (data, telecommunications, etc.), etc. Each management has its own features . To support all required managements in the agent, AdventNet Agent Toolkit C Edition provides a framework called Multi-Protocol/Managements Agent which supports SNMP, TL1, CLI, and HTTP and allows user to add other protocols in the framework very easily.

The advantage of the framework is, agent instrumentation can be done in one place and will be accessed from all supported protocols. So, this allows to add new protocols without worrying about agent instrumentation.

• Multi-Protocol Agent Architecture

• Multi-Protocol Agent Features

• Creating a Simple Agent Using Agent Compiler

• Testing the Agent

• Configuring Agent Settings

• Generated Code Structure

• Instrumenting the Generated Code

• Processing GET/SET Requests

• Sending Traps, Notifications, and Informs

• Using Monitor Service

• Using Timer Service

• Customizing MIBs to TCS

• Accessing Agent Information

• Accessing Protocol Information

• HTTP Adapter