DOC Err: SNMP OIDs Leave off Leading Dot (169363)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q169363

SYMPTOMS

In chapter 11 of the Windows NT 4.0 Server Resource Kit, several example OIDs for simple network management protocol (SNMP) are given without the leading dot.

For example table 11.3 gives an example of: 
   Internet MIB-II      iso.org.dod.internet.mgmt.mib-2     1.3.6.1.2.1

This should be listed as: 
   Internet MIB-II      iso.org.dod.internet.mgmt.mib-2     .1.3.6.1.2.1

When you query using an incorrect oid you will receive the following error:
Error: Invalid oid, x.x.x.x, specified.
When you use SNMP Monitor (Snmpmon.exe) from the Windows NT Resource Kit, SNMP monitor will simply not collect data.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, use the syntax above that includes the leading dot (.)
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/9/2001
Keywords:kbnetwork kbprb KB169363
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