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Open PowerShell or Command Prompt.
Navigate to the Telegraf installation directory (install folder might be different):
Code Block language cmd cd "C:\Program Files\InfluxData\telegraf\telegraf-1.33.1"
Run Telegraf with the SNMP configuration file:
Code Block language cmd .\telegraf.exe --config eyer_telegraf_snmp_generic_v3.conf
If everything is configured correctly, Telegraf should start collecting SNMP data.
Check for any error messages. If you see:
Code Block language cmd Error running agent: could not initialize input inputs.snmp: initializing table Octets_field: initializing field: translating: exec: "snmptranslate": executable file not found in %PATH%
This means that either your OS is not able to do MIB translation, or that your netsnmp is not properly installed. See “Troubleshooting” section below.
Register the Telegraf agent as a service and start it(see instructions per OS). With Windows use
Code Block .\telegraf.exe --config "C:\Program Files\InfluxData\telegraf\eyer_telegraf_snmp_generic_v3.conf
Step 5: Verify Data Collection
If Telegraf is running without errors, wait and check if SNMP data is being collected.
You can confirm this by monitoring the logs in real-time.
Final Steps
If successful, obtain access credentials for Eyer to visualize the collected SNMP data.
Ensure the system continues to collect data for a sufficient period before the planned demo.
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Troubleshooting
If Net-SNMP is not working:
Check if it's listed under "Programs and Features."
Reinstall it with administrative privileges.
If Telegraf doesn’t start correctly:
Verify all credentials in the config file.
Ensure Telegraf and Net-SNMP paths are correctly set in the system.
Restart the VM / server if necessary.
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This guide provides a structured approach to setting up SNMP monitoring with Telegraf. If issues persist, recheck the configuration and installation steps, ensuring all dependencies are correctly installed.