SNMP based performance monitoring for WAS
IBM WebSphere Application Server enables the collection of performance metrics through the IBM WebSphere Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Capability.
The IBM WebSphere SNMP Capability (also referred to as the IBM WebSphere Snmp Agent) supports SNMP Version 3. For additional management options, we can also use the IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager (ITCAM) based monitoring and management solution.
Figure 1. Uses for the IBM WebSphere SNMP Capability with WAS
To use the IBM WebSphere SNMP Capability, first install and configure it. We then must enable security for the IBM WebSphere SNMP Capability to connect to a security-enabled WAS environment.
After we have installed, configured and enabled the IBM WebSphere SNMP Capability, we can then access it and view the performance metrics.
Subtopics
- Install and configure the IBM WebSphere SNMP Capability
- Enable security for the IBM WebSphere SNMP Capability
- Accessing the IBM WebSphere SNMP Capability