RFC 1187 · EXPERIMENTAL · 1990

Bulk Table Retrieval with the SNMP

Overview

RFC 1187, “Bulk Table Retrieval with the SNMP”, is an Experimental document published in October 1990 by M.T. Rose, K. McCloghrie, J.R. Davin. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This memo reports an interesting family of algorithms for bulk table retrieval using the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). This memo describes an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements. This memo does not specify a standard for the Internet community. Please refer to the current edition of the "IAB Official Protocol Standards" for the standardization state and status of this protocol.

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What “Experimental” means

Describes a specification that is part of a research or development effort, published so the community can gain experience with it.

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