AgentX Protocol and the Implement of MasterAgent/SubAgent

This paper analyzes the limitations of simple network management protocol (SNMP) which adopts the centralized service model, discusses the basic idea of AgentX frame and the agent’s operating principle, and has a brief analysis on AgentX protocol packets. Based on my experiences, the paper describes the implementation of MasterAgent/ SubAgent based on AgentX communication protocol, using the related source-packet.