Identifying MIB Types for Network Management
Garry is a network administrator in an organization. He uses SNMP to manage networked devices from a remote location. To manage nodes in the network, he uses MIB, which contains formal descriptions of all network objects managed by SNMP. He accesses the contents of MIB by using a web browser either by entering the IP address and Lseries.mib or by entering the DNS library name and Lseries.mib. He is currently retrieving information from an MIB that contains object types for workstations and server services. Which of the following types of MIB is accessed by Garry in the above scenario?
Community Votes
50% of anonymous learners picked answer C. Votes are pick records left by other test-takers — they are not the verified answer.
Community Insight
The exam tests recognition of standard MIB definitions; the trap is confusing specific vendor or legacy MIBs (like LNMIB2) with the universal standard (MIB-II) that covers general device management.
This question tests knowledge of Management Information Base (MIB) standards used in SNMP network management. The correct answer is C because MIB-II defines the standard object types for network interfaces and services like workstations and servers.
Many candidates choose A (LNMIB2.MIB), incorrectly assuming that because the scenario mentions 'workstations and server services', a specific LAN Manager MIB is required, rather than recognizing these as standard objects in MIB-II.
Community Discussion (4 comments)
Comments & Corrections
No comments yet — spotted an error or have a note? Share it below.
Expert Analysis
Why the Answer Is Correct
MIB-II (Management Information Base version 2) is the standard MIB defined by the IETF (RFC 1213) that contains formal descriptions of network objects managed by SNMP. It specifically includes groups for system, interfaces, addresses, transmission, IP, TCP, UDP, and EGP. Crucially, it provides object types for managing network interfaces and general services found on workstations and servers, making it the correct fit for Garry's activity of retrieving standard network object information.Why the Other Options Are Wrong
A. LNMIB2.MIB typically refers to legacy LAN Manager MIBs which are not the standard definition for general workstation/server service objects in modern SNMP contexts. B. DHCP.MIB relates specifically to Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol objects, not general network device management. D. WINS.MIB would relate to Windows Internet Name Service objects, which is too specific and not a standard core MIB group for general network administration.Community Comment Notes
The community vote was split evenly between A and C. Users supporting A argued that LNMIB2 matches 'LAN Manager' for workstations and servers, but this ignores that MIB-II is the foundational standard containing these generic object types. Users supporting C correctly identified MIB-II as the standard containing objects for network interfaces and services.Exam Strategy
When asked about 'MIB' containing 'formal descriptions' of 'network objects' and 'services' without specifying a proprietary protocol, default to MIB-II as it is the industry standard baseline for SNMP management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why isn't LNMIB2 the correct answer?
LNMIB2 is a legacy or vendor-specific MIB. MIB-II is the IETF standard (RFC 1213) that universally defines the object types for network interfaces and services mentioned in the scenario.
What does MIB stand for in SNMP?
MIB stands for Management Information Base. It is a virtual database containing network device information managed by SNMP.