Introduction

Executive Summary

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This white paper describes how to use Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to monitor JBoss with HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM). This is demonstrated using the SNMP Adaptor (snmp-adaptor module) from JBoss to intercept Java Management Extensions (JMX) notifications that are emitted by Management Beans (MBeans), convert them to traps, and then send them to SNMP managers.

	NOTE: The traps generated by the snmp-adaptor module contain fabricated Object Identifiers (OIDs) because there is no Management Information Base (MIB) file that defines JBoss manageable objects at this time. As such, this is not a complete solution, rather it is a demonstration of how SNMP could be used to monitor JBoss if there were a valid MIB file.

Intended Audience

The intended audience for this document is enterprise customers who are considering monitoring JBoss via SNMP with HP SIM on HP ProLiant and BladeSystem Server product.

Scope and Purpose

This white paper provides an example of how you might employ the SNMP Adaptor to monitor JBoss AS traffic with the HP SIM product. The software components described in this paper are tested and validated to run on HP ProLiant and BladeSystem Server products.

This white paper provides supplemental technical information to HP Open Source Middleware Stacks Blueprints. You can find several blueprint documents that describe how to set up a JBoss-Based J2EE AS environment at:

http://www.hp.com/go/osms

HP provides quality assurance through extensive integration testing with open source software and HP hardware so that you can confidently deploy the complete stack. Once you have completed a successful evaluation, you have the flexibility to “do it yourself” or get assistance from HP to incorporate open source stacks into your existing IT infrastructure.

HP Services

HP Open Source Consulting Services can help you implement the technology stack into your enterprise and service-oriented architecture environment. HP professionals work with you to build and integrate open source and commercial software across multiple operating system (OS) environments.

HP Open Source Support Services offer industry-leading technical support services for hardware and software stack components. By working with HP you have one-stop accountability with a single contract, invoice, phone number and access to software technical support experts.

You also have access to software subscription networks from HP partners. HP support services are sold with software subscription services for JBoss and the entire JBoss Enterprise Middleware Suite (JEMS). This enables access to the JBoss Operations Network to obtain certified patches, updates, fixes, and documentation.

To learn more about HP Open Source Consulting and Support Services, please contact your local HP sales representative or visit HP at:

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