Configuring SNMP Alert Traps

Overview

The built-in Verba monitoring solution supports SNMP v2 and v3 traps, using a Verba specific set of SNMP Trap OIDs. Please refer to the following article: Alerts

In order for it to work, you need to configure it on all servers and desktop components installed in your Verba system, such as:

• Verba Recording Servers

• Verba Media Repository

• Verba Desktop Recorders

• Verba Remote Components (e.g. Lync Filters, Remote Capture Providers)

Step 1 - Activate the Verba System Monitor Service

The SNMP traps are sent by the Verba System Monitor Service. In order to configure and use it, the service should be activated and started.

1. Login to the web interface with System administrator rights.

2. Navigate to the System / Servers menu item and select the corresponding server or desktop recorder from the list.

3. Click on the Service Activation tab.

4. Activate the Verba System Monitor Service using the 

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5. Verify under the Service Control tab that it is running. If not, start it with the 

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Step 2 - Configure SNMP Traps

 The following steps should be done for all servers and desktop components in your system. You can simplify the configuration of multiple servers and desktop components by using Verba server configuration profiles.

1. Go to the Change Configuration Settings tab of the server/desktop you want to configure

2. Under System Monitoring, open the SNMP Notification Target category.

3. Click on the

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4. Select the SNMP version.

5. In the panel on the right, configure the parameters required for the SNMP version selected:

6. Click Save above the configuration tree.

7. A notification banner appears at the top of the page. In the banner, select the click here link to go to the Configuration Tasks tab, and click on the Execute button to apply the changes.

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