By default, SNMP is not enabled on hosts, either as a service or as a configured node. If you want to enable the SNMP service, to use this protocol, then, for each host, the proper trap destination should be configured as the correct community.
Also on vCenter Server, you can enable sending traps on different alarms, but the SNMP receivers must be set in the general configuration. If SNMP is not being used, it might be better to keep it disabled; if it is not configured correctly, monitoring information can be collected from a malicious host that can then use this information to plan an attack.
To configure SNMP receivers, perform the following configuration:
- Select your vCenter server in the navigator and switch to the Configure tab.
- Under Settings, switch to General and click the Edit... button.
- Select the SNMP receivers section in the menu and configure the receiver URL (IP address), port, and SNMP community name:
