This is the "ReadMe.txt" file distributed with MG-SOFT SNMP MIB Query Manager with MIB Compiler. Copyright (C) 1995-2008 MG-SOFT Corporation. All rights reserved. ============================================================================ Table of Contents ----------------- 1. About the software 2. Different Editions of Query Manager 3. Installing the software 4. MG-SOFT Corporation on the Internet 5. Ordering the software 6. Licensing agreement 7. Contacting MG-SOFT Corporation ============================================================================ 1. About the software --------------------- MG-SOFT SNMP MIB Query Manager is a robust and flexible software package for simultaneous monitoring of numerous SNMP devices on the network (e.g., file or database servers, routers, switches, hubs,...) by using the SNMPv1, SNMPv2c or SNMPv3 protocols. Along the standard SNMPv3 USM model, Query Manager also supports the Diffie-Hellman key exchange model, so that DOCSIS-based SNMPv3 agents (i.e., cable modems, cable modem termination systems, set-top boxes etc.) can be seamlessly contacted and monitored. The software is flexible in terms of how frequently a certain SNMP device is polled and what variables you wish to monitor on each device. Query Manager implements the Configuration Wizard utility that discovers all SNMP-enabled devices on the network and helps you configure entire polling configuration in a few simple steps. The polling configuration is then used by the Polling Engine, which continuously polls devices on the network, detects and notifies you about network events, stores the polling results to the database, and periodically generates and updates HTML report files that enable a full-featured Web monitoring of your network. Optionally, Polling Engine can also periodically generate CSV (comma separated values) report files containing polling results in order to view or post-process the data in external applications. The software monitors the status, response latency and packet loss rate of all monitored devices, as well as the status, statistics, and utilization of all network interfaces on individual devices. On systems supporting the HOST-RESOURCES-MIB module, it also monitors system resource utilization, like the memory consumption, CPU load, and disk capacity utilization. Additionally, you can configure Query Manager to monitor any OID implemented in the monitored device. Query Manager Poling Engine detects and logs all significant network events and offers various mechanisms for notifying network operators about the events (i.e., by sending e-mails, executing arbitrary commands, playing sound alarms, or logging events to files). The software allows you to customize pre-defined threshold-based events and lets you configure any number of user-defined events. Query Manager integrates several aspects of network monitoring and provides different windows for presenting collected data, which enable efficient event monitoring, device performance monitoring, and viewing the detailed polling results collected from devices. The software also lets you monitor numerical variables in graphs and export polling results to CSV files. The enclosed MIB Compiler lets you compile any standard or vendor-specific MIB file. Compiled MIB files can then be loaded and utilized by Query Manager, to enable a user-friendlier configuring and monitoring. The software runs on Microsoft Windows operating systems (Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 and Windows Vista). ============================================================================ 2. Different Editions of Query Manager -------------------------------------- MG-SOFT SNMP MIB Query Manager is available in the following editions: * SNMP MIB Query Manager LITE Edition ----------------------------------- This edition supports SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, SNMPv3 protocols and the Diffie-Hellman key exchange model for monitoring DOCSIS-based SNMPv3 devices. Max. number of monitored devices: In Query Manager: 64 devices In HTML reports: 32 devices * SNMP MIB Query Manager Professional Edition ------------------------------------------- This edition supports all features available in the LITE edition, plus MIB expressions, RMON probe configuration templates, and the Export API SDK. Max. number of monitored devices: In Query Manager: 256 devices In HTML reports: 128 devices * SNMP MIB Query Manager Enterprise Edition ----------------------------------------- This edition supports all features available in the Professional edition, and the following number of devices: Max. number of monitored devices: In Query Manager: 512 devices In HTML reports: 256 devices * SNMP MIB Query Manager Custom Edition ------------------------------------- This edition supports all features available in the Enterprise edition, but it lets you monitor more devices than supported by the Enterprise Edition (512/256). If you are interested in licensing the Custom Edition of MG-SOFT SNMP MIB Query Manager, please contact MG-SOFT Sales Department (sales@mg-soft.com) in order to obtain the best offer for this Edition of the software that will meet your monitoring capacity requirements. ============================================================================ 3. Installing the software -------------------------- Make sure to install the latest version of the software as available from http://www.mg-soft.com/download.html To install the software on Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 or Windows Vista you must have administrative privileges. To install the software, unzip the distribution zip file and run the "setup.exe". Follow the on-screen instructions. You must reboot the computer if the setup procedure prompts you to do so. In case of any problems, check the TroubleShooting.txt document that was installed into the Docs folder. ============================================================================ 4. 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 Corporation 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 implementation 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 ============================================================================ 5. Ordering the software ------------------------ Visit http://www.mg-soft.com/sales.html or contact to obtain the latest ordering and licensing information. Prior to ordering the software, visit http://www.mg-soft.com/licenseTypes.html for details on various licensing arrangements for licensing MG-SOFT's software products. ============================================================================ 6. 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. ============================================================================ 7. 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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