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If an SNMP community string is changed on a device, which two of the following steps are required to re-establish successful polling on the node? (Choose two.)
Suggested Answer: B, C
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36 comments · newest first
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Stevie
10 months ago
I always thought you had to restart the device too, interesting!
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Svetlana
11 months ago
Wait, can you really just delete and re-add the node? Seems unnecessary.
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Mariko
11 months ago
I think restarting the SNMP service might be overkill.
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Curtis
11 months ago
Agree, editing the node properties is a must!
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Dortha
11 months ago
You definitely need to update the community string in node properties.
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Isaiah
12 months ago
I’m pretty confident that updating the community string in node properties is required, but I’m torn between deleting the node or just saving changes.
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Helene
12 months ago
I feel like restarting the SNMP service is usually a good idea, but I can't recall if it's necessary just for changing the community string.
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Reynalda
12 months ago
I remember a practice question where we had to edit node properties, so that might be one of the steps. Not sure about deleting and adding the node back, though.
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Sharan
1 year ago
I think we definitely need to update the community string in the node properties, but I'm not sure if we also need to restart the SNMP service.
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Karl
1 year ago
I've seen this type of question before. The key steps are to update the community string in the node properties and then restart the SNMP service on the source device.
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Jeanice
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through. If the community string is changed, I need to update that in the node properties. And I also need to delete and add the node back into the platform to re-establish the connection.
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Genevieve
1 year ago
Hmm, this seems straightforward. I think the two steps are to update the community string in the node properties and then edit the node properties and save the changes.
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Tony
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure I need to update the community string in the node properties, but I'm not sure if I also need to restart the SNMP service on the source device.
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Mendy
1 year ago
Based on the description, it sounds like Gregory is trying to empower and engage the team, which aligns with the principles of Theory Y. I feel pretty confident that's the right answer here.
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Roxane
1 year ago
A, because deleting and adding the node back is the IT equivalent of throwing it out the window and buying a new one. That'll show that pesky community string who's boss!
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Caprice
1 year ago
C) Restart the SNMP service on the source device.
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Wai
1 year ago
D) Update the community string in node properties.
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Coleen
1 year ago
B) Edit the node properties and save the changes.
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Harris
1 year ago
D and B, no doubt. Changing the community string is the problem, so updating it and saving the changes is the way to go. Unless the device has a mind of its own, then all bets are off!
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Chau
1 year ago
D and B, no doubt. Changing the community string is the problem, so updating it and saving the changes is the way to go. Unless the device has a mind of its own, then all bets are off!
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Alyce
1 year ago
D) Update the community string in node properties.
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Stefania
1 year ago
C) Restart the SNMP service on the source device.
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Shala
1 year ago
B) Edit the node properties and save the changes.
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Candra
1 year ago
A) Delete and add the node back into the platform.
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Marvel
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about C. Restarting the SNMP service on the source device? That's like turning it off and on again, really? D and B for me.
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Micheline
1 year ago
I agree, D is important. But I also think B is needed to save the changes after editing the node properties.
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Shizue
1 year ago
I think D is definitely necessary. Updating the community string in node properties is a must.
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Erick
1 year ago
I'm not sure about the other options, but updating the community string and editing node properties make sense to me.
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Simona
1 year ago
I agree with Cristal. We also need to edit the node properties and save the changes.
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Tarra
2 years ago
I'm going with D and B. Changing the community string is the main issue, so updating it in the node properties is key. And saving the changes makes sense to apply the update.
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Katina
2 years ago
D and B seem like the obvious choices here. Why would I need to delete and add the node back in or restart the SNMP service? That's just overkill.
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Vanda
1 year ago
D) Update the community string in node properties.
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Catalina
1 year ago
C) Restart the SNMP service on the source device.
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Genevive
1 year ago
B) Edit the node properties and save the changes.
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Daniela
1 year ago
A) Delete and add the node back into the platform.
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Cristal
2 years ago
I think we need to update the community string in node properties.