Which Configuration is Required for Server-Monitored Page Counts on Printers?
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Which of the following must be configured on printers so that the server can properly monitor details on page counts?
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The correct answer to the question is C. SNMP.
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a protocol used for managing and monitoring network devices. SNMP is commonly used for monitoring network-attached devices, such as printers, switches, and routers. SNMP enables network administrators to monitor and collect information on various aspects of the devices, including page counts on printers.
When SNMP is enabled on a printer, the printer's SNMP agent (a software component within the printer) can be queried by an SNMP management system, such as a server, to gather information about the printer, including its page count. The SNMP agent can be configured to send traps (notifications) to the management system when certain events occur, such as when the printer runs out of toner or paper.
On the other hand, WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) is a Microsoft technology used to monitor and manage Windows-based systems. It is not typically used for monitoring printers. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is used for assigning IP addresses to devices on a network. It has nothing to do with monitoring printers. MIB (Management Information Base) is a database used by SNMP to store information about network devices. While MIBs are related to SNMP, they are not themselves a configuration option for printers to monitor page counts.
In conclusion, SNMP is the correct configuration option for printers to allow a server to properly monitor page counts.
