Snmpwalk Integration

Overview

Get metrics from SNMP walk service in real time to:

• Visualize and monitor SNMP walk states
• Be notified about SNMP walk failovers and events.

Setup

The SNMP walk check is NOT included in the Datadog Agent package.

Installation

To install the SNMP walk check on your host:

1. Download the Datadog Agent.
2. Download the check.py file for SNMP walk.
3. Place it in the Agent's checks.d directory.
4. Rename it to snmpwalk.py.

Configuration

To configure the SNMP walk check:

1. Create a snmpwalk.d/ folder in the conf.d/ folder at the root of your Agent's directory.
2. Create a conf.yaml file in the snmpwalk.d/ folder previously created.
3. Consult the sample snmpwalk.yaml file and copy its content in the conf.yaml file.
4. Edit the conf.yaml file to point to your server and port, set the masters to monitor.
5. Restart the Agent.

Validation

Run the Agent's status subcommand and look for snmpwalk under the Checks section.

Data Collected

Metrics

The SNMP walk check does not include any metrics at this time.

Events

The SNMP walk check does not include any events at this time.

Service Checks

snmpwalk.can_check

The check returns:

• OK if the check can collect metrics from snmpwalk.
• CRITICAL if check encounters an error when trying to collect metrics from snmpwalk.

Troubleshooting

Need help? Contact Datadog support.