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CIAgent

by SNMP Research · Since 1998
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Quick facts
VendorSNMP Research
Year launched1998
StatusActive
Location3001 Kimberlin Heights Road Knoxville, TN
Countries servedGlobal
Languages6
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierNO
Free trialNO
Contact salesYES

About CIAgent

CIAGENT by SNMP Research is a specialized IT management solution designed to support network monitoring, device management, and systems integration through the use of Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).etworked devices are essential.

CIAGENT by SNMP Research is a specialized IT management solution designed to support network monitoring, device management, and systems integration through the use of Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Built with a strong focus on network infrastructure environments, CIAGENT acts as an extensible agent framework that enables organizations to collect, manage, and report critical system and network performance data. Its key features include SNMP agent extensibility, custom MIB (Management Information Base) support, secure data collection, and integration capabilities with broader network management systems. The software is particularly valuable in environments where precise monitoring and control of networked devices are essential.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • It works right out of the box so you don't need to be a coding expert to get it running.
  • The security is top-tier, especially with the option to completely strip out old, risky protocol code.
  • You get the same look and feel across Windows and Linux, making it much easier for IT teams to manage.
  • It scales well because you can add your own custom subagents if the standard ones don't cover everything.
  • Being standards-based means it plays nice with almost any other SNMP management tool you already own.
Cons
  • You have to pay for a separate license for every single platform you want to run it on.
  • While it supports Windows, the MIB implementation relies on Microsoft's own libraries which can be a bit inconsistent.
  • The most powerful customization features require you to buy an additional development kit instead of being included.
  • Smaller teams might find the sheer number of supported RFCs and MIBs overwhelming to configure initially.
  • The interface and documentation feel very "old school" compared to modern, flashy SaaS monitoring dashboards.

Features

Key features

Out-of-the-Box Standards Management

Provides immediate, standards-based monitoring for systems and applications without requiring specialized programming skills or a major time investment.

Universal Interface Consistency

Delivers a uniform user interface and consistent data access across all supported operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and various UNIX platforms.

Advanced SNMPv3 Security

Supports the most stringent security requirements including remote configuration, customized views, and encryption capabilities that go beyond the standard framework.

Hardened SNMPv3-Only Edition

Offers a specialized version where all insecure historic protocol code (SNMPv1/v2c) is entirely removed to protect high-security computing assets.

Policy-Based Automation

Enables the configuration of automated actions that trigger based on specific threshold events or management commands to ensure proactive system maintenance.

Extensible Subagent Architecture

Built on the EMANATE Master Agent, allowing users to add custom extensions or purchase a development kit for bespoke monitoring needs.

Additional features

Web-Based Access

Allows administrators to monitor and manage system status through a standard web browser interface.

Multi-Protocol Support

Implements SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, and SNMPv3 alongside HTTP to ensure compatibility with various management stations.

EMANATE Master Agent Integration

Utilizes a high-performance master agent foundation that coordinates communication between the manager and various subagents.

System and Application Monitoring

Includes ready-to-run subagents specifically designed to oversee mission-critical servers like DNS, Web, and Print servers.

Threshold-Based Triggering

Monitors system data against predefined limits to execute commands or send alerts when those limits are exceeded.

SNMPv3-Only Edition Option

Provides a "hardened" binary version that eliminates older, vulnerable protocol code for maximum network security.

DR-Web Custom Page MIB

Supports a specialized MIB that allows for the creation of custom web pages to display management data.

Comprehensive MIB Support

Includes a wide array of standard MIBs such as Host Resources, Event MIB, and File System Monitor for detailed reporting.

Binary Utilities and Tools

Comes packaged with SNMP utilities and MIB tools in binary format for immediate deployment and testing.

IPv6 Compatibility

Supports both "Talk Over" and "Talk About" IPv6 functionality to ensure the software works in modern networking environments.

FIPS 140-2 Compliance Option

Offers an optional module for users who must meet federal cryptographic security standards.

Cross-Platform Availability

Runs on a diverse set of operating systems including Linux, Windows, HP-UX, Solaris, AIX, and FreeBSD.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
6
Interface languages
15
Billing currencies

Interface languages

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Billing currencies

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