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When a device is added to the device tree, the device is simulated with default values in the MIB/TCS file or values in the configuration file. You can also create variations of this basic simulation by configuring the devices in the device tree.
An SNMP device can be simulated by recording values from real SNMP agents, configuring values for scalar and table nodes in the MIB, configuring traps and configuring real-time behavior of devices. A TL1 device can be simulated, by configuring values for the Input Command Messages, Output Response Messages, Acknowledgment message, Autonomous messages, Echo messages and real-time behavior of devices.
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Note: Configuring a device in the device tree will not reflect on the configurations of the network devices, that was already created. |
Recording from Real Agent
To configure values of a real agent in your MIB, you can record values from the real agent and save this configuration. This configuration file, which is a simulation of a real agent, can be used in the network.
To enable the recording option,
Select the menu bar option Configure -> Record Real Agent Values or right-click on the device and select Record Values. The Record from Real Agent dialog is displayed .
Refer to the topic, Simulating an SNMP Agent -> Recording from Real Agents, to learn about the steps involved in recording.
Configuring SNMP Agent Values
You can configure scalar and table values for the MIB, configure simulation types, and perform table operations. To configure values,
Right-click on the device and select SNMP Agent Values or select Configure -> SNMP Agent Values. The Configure SNMP Agent Values dialog is displayed with the MIBs loaded in the MIB tree. You can load a new MIB using the Load MIBs button or unload an existing MIB using the Unload MIBs button. You can use the Simulate option to simulate the loaded MIBs.
Refer to the topic, Simulating an SNMP Agent -> Configuring Values for the MIB to learn about the steps involved in configuring MIB values and simulation types.
Refer to the topic, Simulating an SNMP Agent -> Populating the SNMP Table, to learn about the table operations supported.
Configuring Traps
You can configure the SNMP agents in the network so that the agent will send traps when it satisfies the specified condition. The following traps can be configured.
Request-based traps
Threshold-based traps
Timer-based traps
To configure traps,
Right-click on the device and select SNMP Traps or select Configure -> SNMP Traps. The Trap Configuration dialog is invoked.
Refer to the topic, Simulating an SNMP Agent -> Simulating Traps, to learn about the steps involved in trap configuration.
Configuring Informs
You can configure the SNMP agents in the network so that the agent will send informs when it satisfies the specified condition. The following informs can be configured.
Request-based informs
Threshold-based informs
Timer-based informs
To configure informs,
Right-click on the device and select SNMP -> Informs or select Configure -> SNMP Informs. The Inform Configuration dialog is invoked.
Refer to the topic, Simulating an SNMP Agent -> Simulating Informs, to learn about the steps involved in inform configuration.
Configuring Behavior Scripts
You can configure Real-Time Behavior of SNMP devices in the network, using Jython scripts. To configure behavior scripts,
Right-click on the device and select SNMP Behavior or select Configure -> SNMP Behavior. The Configure Behavior dialog is invoked.
Refer to the topic, Simulating a Network -> Configuring Behavior in SNMP Devices , to learn about the steps involved in behavior configuration.
When a TCS is loaded in the TL1 Agent Simulator, a default value will be assigned for each command code and Autonomous code defined in the TCS file. The default values are generated, based on the parameter names and syntax defined in the TCS file.
Configuring TL1 Agent Values
You can configure the parameter values of Input Command Messages, Acknowledgment messages, Output Response Messages and Autonomous Messages defined in the TCS file. To configure TL1 agent values,
Right-click on the device and select TL1 Agent Values or select Configure -> TL1 Agent Values. The Configure TL1 Agent Values dialog is displayed.
Refer to the following topics, to learn about the steps involved in configuring TL1 agent values.
Simulating a TL1 Agent -> Configuring Values -> Input Command Message
Simulating a TL1 Agent -> Configuring Values -> Acknowledgments
Simulating a TL1 Agent -> Configuring Values -> Output Response Message
Simulating a TL1 Agent -> Configuring Values -> Autonomous Message
Configuring Request-based Autonomous Message
On configuring the Autonomous messages for Autonomous code you can configure to send the messages as Request-based or Timer-based Autonomous messages. To configure Request-based Autonomous messages,
1. Right-click on the device and select the option Request Autonomous or select Configure -> Request Autonomous . The Request Based Autonomous Message dialog is displayed.
2. Refer to the topic, Simulating a TL1 Agent -> Configuring Values -> Autonomous Message to learn about the steps involved in configuring Request-based Autonomous messages.
Configuring Timer-based Autonomous Message
On configuring the Autonomous messages for Autonomous code you can configure to send the messages as Request-based or Timer-based Autonomous messages. To configure Timer-based Autonomous messages,
1. Right-click on the device and select the option Timer Autonomous or select Configure -> Timer Autonomous . The Timer Based Autonomous Message dialog is displayed.
2. Refer to the topic, Simulating a TL1 Agent -> Configuring Values -> Autonomous Message to learn about the steps involved in configuring Timer-based Autonomous messages.
Configuring Echo Request
The TL1 simulator supports to configure echo messages. If Echo Message is configured for a command, the NE responds with the request, instead of the actual output response message. To configure Echo Messages,
1. Right-click on the device and select Echo Request or select Configure -> Echo Request. The configure Echo request dialog is displayed.
2. Refer to the topic, Simulating a TL1 Agent -> Configuring Values -> Echo Message to learn about the steps involved in configuring Echo Messages.
Configuring Behavior
You can configure Real-Time Behavior of TL1 devices in the network, using Jython scripts. To configure behavior scripts,
Right-click on the device and select TL1 Behavior or select Configure -> TL1 Behavior. The Configure Behavior dialog is invoked.
Refer to the topic, Simulating a TL1 Agent -> Configuring Values - >Configuring Behavior, to learn about the steps involved in behavior configuration
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