Introduction

Generate those infamous .def files with the help of this module, to make them as accurate and reliable as possible. Email me the resulting .def files by clicking on , if they're 100% working and I'll include them in the distribution.

Usage

Preparation

You'd usually click on a sysobjid column of an unknown device in Devices-List or in Devices-Status. This will add an IP address and SNMP community along with the sysobjid you wish to take care of. Alternatively you can add those values manually and click on the button to update the form.

In case there's an existing .def file in html/log already, it's values will be filled into the form. This should make it easy for you to improve existing definitions at a later stage. This comes in handy as well, when you copy a .def file from a similar device from sysobj to html/log/ (adjusting the sysobjid) to get your usnupported unit going.

Here's some useful information on Sysobjids:
Cisco

I also recommend watching the DefGen Tutorial!

Process

Now you're ready to actually work in the .def file. You find templates to the right of each section, which suggest some OIDs. You can test them by clicking on the get and walk button.

Details