This is the "Read_Me.txt" file distributed with MG-SOFT MIB Browser Professional Edition with MIB Compiler, MIB Explorer and Visual MIB Builder. Copyright (C) 1995-2009 MG-SOFT Corporation. All rights reserved. ======================================================================== Table of Contents ----------------- 1. About the Software 2. Important Licensing Information 3. What's New in this Version 4. Installing the Software 5. MG-SOFT Corporation on the Internet 6. Ordering the Software 7. Licensing Agreement 8. Contacting MG-SOFT Corporation ======================================================================== 1. About the Software --------------------- MG-SOFT MIB Browser Professional Edition with MIB Compiler is an SNMP MIB Browser available for Microsoft Windows operating systems (Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7), for Linux operating systems running on Intel x86 architectures (Red Hat, SuSE, Ubuntu, Mandriva,...), as well as for Apple Mac OS X (universal binaries for both, Intel x86 and PPC). MIB Browser lets you monitor and manage any SNMP device on the network (i.e., file or database servers, modems, printers, routers, switches,...) by using the standard SNMPv1, SNMPv2c and SNMPv3 protocols over IPv4, IPv6 or IPX networks. Along the standard SNMPv3 USM model, MIB Browser supports also Diffie-Hellman key exchange model, so that DOCSIS-based SNMPv3 agents (e.g., cable modems, cable modem termination systems, set-top boxes etc.) can be seamlessly contacted and managed. MIB Browser allows you to perform the SNMP Get, SNMP GetNext, SNMP GetBulk and SNMP Set operations. Besides, the software lets you capture the SNMP Trap and SNMP Inform packets that were sent from arbitrary SNMP devices or applications on the network. MIB Browser can monitor several SNMP devices simultaneously and contains features like SNMP Table viewer, SNMP Table 'editor', logging capabilities, real-time graphical presentation of queried numerical values, scan for implemented MIBs in agents, comparison of SNMP agent snapshots, management of SNMPv3 USM users on remote SNMP agents, etc. Generic SNMP Trace window displays SNMP messages exchanged between MIB Browser and SNMP agents. SNMP messages are displayed in raw hexadecimal dump format as well as in the decoded, human-readable format. Therefore, the Generic SNMP Trace window is particularly useful for debugging when developing an SNMP agent and for resolving problems when agents do not properly respond to MIB Browser's queries. MIB Browser lets you take a snapshot of an SNMP agent on the network and then simulate this agent on the computer where MIB Browser runs. Simulating means that MIB Browser runs a separate process, which listens for SNMP queries on a selected network interface and port and responds to SNMP queries, returning exactly the same OIDs and values as the "real" SNMP agent did at the time of taking its snapshot. The enclosed MIB Compiler lets you compile any standard or vendor specific MIB file. The compiled MIB file can then be loaded and utilized by MIB Browser. Generally, MIB files are supplied by vendors of SNMP manageable devices, and contain description of the manageable object hierarchy and object attributes in the SNMP device. In other words, MIB files serve as roadmaps for managing SNMP devices. The enclosed MIB Explorer is powerful and intuitive software for comparing MIB definition files and for searching for dependencies between them. With the user-friendly interface for specifying query conditions, the user can search for any values and constructs in MIB definitions. Besides, the software can create various reports and export MIB definitions to HTML, DHTML, PDF, XML, MOSY, and TXT file formats. The enclosed Visual MIB Builder is a software with which you can design and edit MIB definition files in a highly productive way. Due to its intuitive graphical drag-and-drop environment, where most of edits are visual, you do not need much knowledge about ASN.1 syntax or MIB module definition language to create MIBs. This means the software is suitable for beginners in SMI. On the other hand, due to full support for SMIv1 and SMIv2 standards and advanced features like SMI revision control, Visual MIB Builder is also suitable for experienced SMI gurus. MIB definition module can be designed within minutes, no mater if it contains table definitions or not. MIB modules designed with Visual MIB Builder will be syntactically and semantically correct and will compile with any SMI compliant MIB Compiler. ======================================================================== 2. Important Licensing Information ---------------------------------- This software package installs the following MG-SOFT's applications: * Visual MIB Builder, * MIB Explorer, * MIB Browser Professional Edition, * MIB Compiler and * MIB Update Utility. Visual MIB Builder and MIB Explorer are available in Standard and Developer's Edition, while MIB Browser is available in the following five editions: * MIB Browser Professional SNMPv1/v2c Edition (supporting SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c protocols). * MIB Browser Professional SNMPv3 Edition (supporting SNMPv1, SNMPv2c and SNMPv3 protocols). * MIB Browser Professional DOCSIS/DH Edition (supporting SNMPv1, SNMPv2c and SNMPv3 protocols as well as the Diffie-Hellman key exchange model for managing DOCSIS-based SNMPv3 agents. Besides, this edition supports IPv6 protocol). * MIB Browser Professional Developer's Edition (supporting SNMPv1, SNMPv2c and SNMPv3 protocols, Diffie-Hellman key exchange model and the Generic SNMP Trace debugging option. Besides, this edition supports IPv6 protocol). * MIB Browser Professional Simulator Edition (supporting SNMPv1, SNMPv2c and SNMPv3 protocols, Diffie-Hellman key exchange model, the Generic SNMP Trace feature, and IPv6 protocol. Furthermore, this edition incorporates the SNMP Agent Simulator). Which of these applications and which features will be available in the installed software, depends on the purchased license. ======================================================================== 3. What's New in this Version ----------------------------- Here is a brief information about major new functions and features in MG-SOFT MIB Browser 2010 Professional Edition release: * Support for Windows 7. MIB Browser as well as other bundled applications (MIB Compiler, MIB Builder, MIB Explorer and MIB Update) now successfully install and run also on the latest Microsoft's operating system - Windows 7. * SNMP agent simulator. MIB Browser Professional Simulator Edition lets you take a snapshot of an SNMP agent on the network and then simulate this agent on the computer where MIB Browser runs. Simulating means that MIB Browser runs a separate process, which listens for SNMP queries on a selected network interface and port and responds to SNMP queries, returning exactly the same OIDs and values as the "real" SNMP agent did at the time of taking its snapshot. Furthermore, the OIDs, their syntaxes and values in agent snapshot files can be edited. This way, SNMP agent developers can effectively simulate an SNMP agent even before developing one. * Performing multiple operations. The new Multiple Operations window mimics scripting in a sense that you can add any number of SNMP operations to it (Get, GetNext, Set, Trap, etc.), each containing one or more variable bindings, and then start executing these operations against a specified SNMP agent with a single click of a button. The entire list of SNMP operations and variable bindings can be saved to an XML file for later use. This feature can significantly speed up repetitive tasks, like configuring or testing SNMP agents, etc. * Displaying SNMP statistics. The software now automatically collects its SNMP traffic and performance statistics, i.e., the number of SNMP packets received and sent by MIB Browsers since its startup, the number of requested and returned OIDs, the number of received and sent octets in SNMP PDUs, the number of sent SNMP Get, GetNext, GetBulk and Set requests and the number of received SNMP Response messages, etc. For each statistical variable, the SNMP Statistics window displays the total, delta and average values as well as the peak values. * Saving SNMP Traps and Informs to a file. The received SNMP Trap and Inform notification messages displayed in the SNMP Trap Ringer Console can now be saved to a file (either all or only selected notifications). Saved notifications can later be loaded into a separate tab in the SNMP Trap Ringer Console for review or into the Multiple Variable Bindings or the Multiple Operations window in order to send captured SNMP notifications to the network. * Using XML files. All files produced by MIB Browser (e.g., agent profiles file, agent snapshot file, generic trace file, etc), are now in XML file format. To ensure backward compatibility, previous file formats can still be loaded and used in the latest version of MIB Browser. Even Visual MIB Builder application now stores built MIB modules in MIB Builder XML file format (.BUIX). * Updated and enhanced user manuals and help files with numerous hints and usage examples will help you get the most from MG-SOFT's MIB Browser Pro. and other MG-SOFT applications. Besides, a number of minor improvements have been implemented in all included applications, and all known problems occurring in older versions have been fixed for this release. ======================================================================== 4. Installing the Software -------------------------- Make sure to install the latest version of the software as available from http://www.mg-soft.com/download.html You need administrative user privileges to install the software. To install the software, unzip the distribution zip file and run the setup.exe. Follow the on-screen guidelines. You must reboot the computer if the setup procedure prompts you to do so. In case of any problems, check the "Trouble_Shooting.txt" document that was installed into the Docs folder. ======================================================================== 5. MG-SOFT Corporation on the Internet -------------------------------------- * MG-SOFT Web Site http://www.mg-soft.com/ * Secure On-line orders http://www.mg-soft.com/pricelst.html * MG-SOFT Products http://www.mg-soft.com/products.html * MG-SOFT Download Page http://www.mg-soft.com/download.html * MG-SOFT Support Page http://www.mg-soft.com/support.html * MG-SOFT Corp.Profile http://www.mg-soft.com/profile.html * Network Management ToolBox http://www.mg-soft.com/mgNetManToolBox.html * SNMP Agent Design Kit http://www.mg-soft.com/agentDesignKit.html * MIB Browser Professional http://www.mg-soft.com/mgMibBrowserPE.html * Visual MIB Builder http://www.mg-soft.com/builder.html * Net Inspector http://www.mg-soft.com/netinsp.html * SNMP MIB Query Manager http://www.mg-soft.com/mgQueryManager.html * Trap Ringer Professional http://www.mg-soft.com/tringer.html * MIB Explorer http://www.mg-soft.com/mgMibExplorer.html * MG-SOFT MIB Compiler http://www.mg-soft.com/mgWinMIB.html * SNMP Master Agent http://www.mg-soft.com/agent.html * EasyAgent Source Code Gen. http://www.mg-soft.com/mgSrcGen.html * MG-SOFT SNMPv3 engine http://www.mg-soft.com/snmpv3.html * MG-SOFT WinSNMP SDK http://www.mg-soft.com/mgWinSNMP.html * MG-SOFT WinMIB SDK http://www.mg-soft.com/mgmibc.html * SNMP EasyAgent toolkit http://www.mg-soft.com/easyagent.html * WPDECO32 protocol decoder http://www.mg-soft.com/dll-deco.html Announcing new releases ----------------------- Visit http://www.mg-soft.com/announce.html for the latest information about the scheduled software releases and updates. Evaluation software ------------------- Evaluation software is available for downloading from MG-SOFT's web site at http://www.mg-soft.com/download.html To apply for a 30-day evaluation license key, fill in and submit the on-line order form at http://www.mg-soft.com/evalKeyReq.html For immediate software release notifications, subscribe to our mailing list at http://www.mg-soft.com/maillist.html ======================================================================== 6. Ordering the Software ------------------------ To obtain the latest ordering and licensing information, visit http://www.mg-soft.com/sales.html or contact . For details on licensing arrangements for licensing MG-SOFT's software products visit http://www.mg-soft.com/licenseTypes.html ======================================================================== 7. Licensing Agreement ---------------------- Check the "License_Agreement.txt" file that was installed with the software. Also, check the "License_Types.txt" file or visit http://www.mg-soft.com/licenseTypes.html for details on various licensing arrangements for licensing MG-SOFT's software products. Contact for additional information. ======================================================================== 8. Contacting MG-SOFT Corporation --------------------------------- For the latest information about our products, check our WEB site at http://www.mg-soft.com/ or contact us directly. You can subscribe to our mailing lists on-line by submitting the application form at http://www.mg-soft.com/maillist.html If you don't have access to the Internet, let us know by e-mail that you wish to subscribe and we will add you to the list of recipients. 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