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A device studio poller is being built for a router statistic. It is determined that its object ID (OID) does not exist in SolarWinds' MIB database. What is the best workaround for this situation?
Suggested Answer: A, B
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36 comments · newest first
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Rickie
10 months ago
Downloading from the customer portal might not have the latest updates.
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Alonso
11 months ago
I disagree, using SNMP and ICMP won't solve the missing OID issue.
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Reita
11 months ago
Surprised the OID isn't in the MIB database already!
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Chandra
11 months ago
I think manually defining the OID is a solid option too.
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Marguerita
11 months ago
Definitely consult the vendor to add the OID.
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Jutta
12 months ago
Selecting SNMP and ICMP seems like a common method, but I don't think it directly addresses the missing OID issue.
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Bulah
12 months ago
I feel like downloading the database from the customer portal could be a solution, but I can't recall if it actually helps with missing OIDs.
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Theron
12 months ago
I think there was a practice question about manually defining OIDs. That might be the right approach for this situation.
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Sommer
1 year ago
I remember something about consulting the vendor for OIDs, but I'm not sure if that's the best option here.
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Clay
1 year ago
Ah, I've dealt with this kind of issue before. I'd say the best bet is to go with option A and consult the vendor. They should be able to help us get the OID added to the database.
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Evelynn
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. If the OID doesn't exist in the MIB database, I guess we'll have to find a workaround. I'm leaning towards option C, but I'm not 100% sure.
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Paulina
1 year ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the best approach here.
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Jesus
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. Can we really just manually define the object identifier? That seems risky to me. I think I'll play it safe and go with option A.
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Coral
1 year ago
Deleting the Access Agent? I'm not sure that's the right solution here. I'd want to explore the other options first.
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Rory
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The SQL statement is deleting all rows where the Cust_Name is 'Acme', so the final table should be missing those rows. I'll carefully compare the options to the original table to find the right answer.
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Merlyn
1 year ago
Consulting the vendor and adding the OID to the database? Yeah, right, like that's going to happen anytime soon. Option C is the practical choice here.
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Ciara
1 year ago
Yeah, consulting the vendor might take forever. Option C is much quicker.
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Simona
1 year ago
I agree, manually defining the object identifier seems like the best workaround.
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My
1 year ago
Option C is definitely the way to go. It's the most practical solution.
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Denna
1 year ago
Haha, I bet the vendor is just sitting back and laughing at us, knowing their OID isn't in the database. Option C is the way to go!
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Sharan
1 year ago
Let's go with option C and get this device studio poller up and running!
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Odette
1 year ago
I agree, manually defining the object identifier and specifying SNMP is probably the most efficient solution.
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Bette
1 year ago
Yeah, it's frustrating when the OID isn't in the database. Option C seems like the best workaround.
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Precious
1 year ago
I agree with Mary. Selecting 'manually define object identifier' is the logical solution when the OID is not found in the database.
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Marcelle
1 year ago
D) select SNMP and ICMP as the router's polling method
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Elli
1 year ago
That makes sense. It's important to have the correct OID for accurate data.
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Kiera
1 year ago
C) select manually define object identifier and specify SNMP
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Laurene
1 year ago
A) consult vendor and add OID to the database
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Mary
2 years ago
Option C seems like the best choice here. If the OID isn't in the SolarWinds MIB database, manually defining the object identifier is the way to go.
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Loreta
1 year ago
User1: True, that could be a good workaround if the OID isn't in the database.
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Lenny
1 year ago
User3: I'm not sure, I think manually defining the object identifier could work too.
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Shawna
1 year ago
User2: I agree, that seems like the best solution in this situation.
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Sage
1 year ago
User1: I think we should consult the vendor and add the OID to the database.
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Regenia
2 years ago
I would go with option C, manually defining the object identifier and specifying SNMP. It might be quicker than waiting for the vendor to update the database.
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Marica
2 years ago
I agree with Tamar. Adding the OID to the database would ensure accurate polling for the router statistic.
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Tamar
2 years ago
I think the best workaround is to consult the vendor and add the OID to the database.