RFC 1215 · INFORMATIONAL · 1991
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Convention for defining traps for use with the SNMP
Overview
RFC 1215, “Convention for defining traps for use with the SNMP”, is an Informational document published in March 1991 by M.T. Rose. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo suggests a straight-forward approach towards defining traps used with the SNMP. This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify any standard.
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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