RFC 2257 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1998

Agent Extensibility Protocol Version 1

Overview

RFC 2257, “Agent Extensibility Protocol Version 1”, is a Proposed Standard document published in January 1998 by M. Daniele, B. Wijnen, D. Francisco. It has been obsoleted by RFC 2741 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This memo defines a standardized framework for extensible SNMP agents. It defines processing entities called master agents and subagents, a protocol (AgentX) used to communicate between them, and the elements of procedure by which the extensible agent processes SNMP protocol messages. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

Abstract as published in the RFC, via rfc-editor.org.

What “Proposed Standard” means

An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.

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Relationships to other RFCs
Obsoleted by
RFC 2741
Other RFCs from 1998

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