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mibcomp

NAME

mibcomp

SYNOPSIS

DESCRIPTION

Compiles the NerveCenter management information base (MIB) with Epilogue Technology's Emissary SNMP MIB compiler.

OPTIONS

@mib-definition-file

Name of the file that contains NerveCenter MIB definitions, by default called mibcomp.txt. mib-definition-file must be preceded with an at sign (@).

USAGE

By default, the NerveCenter MIB is /mibs/nervectr.mib (\mib on Windows NT). As with any compilation, it is always wise to make a backup copy of the make and the output files before running mibcomp; however, Open does provide backup files of the NerveCenter MIB and the MIB definition file shipped with NerveCenter, /mibs/nervectr-release-number.mib and mibcomp-release-number.txt, respectively.

mibcomp requires that you change to the mibs directory before compiling (mib on Windows NT).

As the mibcomp compiles the file, it displays a series of messages. If a problem needs your attention, the compilation fails. You must resolve the error and re-compile. The error is displayed on the last line on your screen. You will have to do this more than once if you have several errors. Errors are generally syntax problems in third-party MIBs or MIBs that do not comply with the RFC specification.

If you did not compile the MIB on the machine that is running the NerveCenter Server, copy it to the server machine now.

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Caution    The MIB must be located locally on the machine hosting NerveCenter Server. Configure security on the server machine appropriately so no unauthorized users can overwrite or change the MIB.

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After compiling the NerveCenter MIB, you must reload it. Refer to the manual Managing NerveCenter for more information.