RFC 1028 · HISTORIC · 1987

Simple Gateway Monitoring Protocol

Overview

RFC 1028, “Simple Gateway Monitoring Protocol”, is a Historic document published in November 1987 by J. Davin, J.D. Case, M. Fedor, M.L. Schoffstall. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This memo defines a simple application-layer protocol by which management information for a gateway may be inspected or altered by remote users. This proposal is intended only as an interim response to immediate gateway monitoring needs.

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What “Historic” means

A specification that has been superseded or is otherwise no longer recommended for use.

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