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Oct 13, 2025 by wbrum.org 15 views

Feature Request: Enhancing SNMP Integration in LibreNMS

LibreNMS is a popular open-source network monitoring tool that provides a comprehensive platform for monitoring and managing network devices. One of the key features of LibreNMS is its ability to collect data from various sources, including SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) devices. However, the current implementation of SNMP in LibreNMS has some limitations, particularly when it comes to integrating with other services. In this feature request, we propose enhancing the SNMP integration in LibreNMS to allow for seamless data exchange with Peanut's SNMP service.

LibreNMS is designed to collect data from various sources, including SNMP devices, and store it in a database for further analysis and visualization. However, the current implementation of SNMP in LibreNMS relies on InfluxDB, a time-series database, to store the collected data. While InfluxDB is a powerful tool for storing and analyzing time-series data, it may not be the most suitable choice for all users, particularly those who are not familiar with its configuration and usage.

The current implementation of SNMP in LibreNMS has some limitations, particularly when it comes to integrating with other services. For example, users who are running an older version of InfluxDB (version 1.x) may find it challenging to integrate their configuration with LibreNMS. Additionally, users who are not familiar with InfluxDB may find it difficult to set up and configure the database to work with LibreNMS.

To address these limitations, we propose enhancing the SNMP integration in LibreNMS to allow for seamless data exchange with Peanut's SNMP service. One possible solution is to run a separate Peanut SNMP service alongside the existing LibreNMS installation. This would enable users to collect data from SNMP devices using the Peanut service and store it in a separate database, such as a relational database management system (RDBMS).

The proposed solution would offer several benefits, including:

Improved flexibility: By allowing users to collect data from SNMP devices using the Peanut service, LibreNMS would become more flexible and adaptable to different use cases and configurations.
Simplified configuration: The proposed solution would simplify the configuration process for users who are not familiar with InfluxDB or other time-series databases.
Enhanced scalability: By storing data in a separate database, LibreNMS would become more scalable and able to handle large amounts of data without compromising performance.

To implement the proposed solution, we would need to:

Integrate Peanut's SNMP service with LibreNMS, allowing users to collect data from SNMP devices using the Peanut service.
Create a separate database to store the collected data, such as a relational database management system (RDBMS).
Develop a data synchronization mechanism to ensure that the data stored in the separate database is synchronized with the data stored in the LibreNMS database.

While the proposed solution is the most suitable choice for enhancing the SNMP integration in LibreNMS, there are alternative solutions that could be considered, such as:

Using a different time-series database, such as OpenTSDB or Graphite, to store the collected data.
Developing a custom data synchronization mechanism to ensure that the data stored in the separate database is synchronized with the data stored in the LibreNMS database.

The proposed solution would require significant development and testing efforts to ensure that it meets the requirements and expectations of users. Additionally, the solution would need to be thoroughly tested and validated to ensure that it is stable and reliable.

In conclusion, the proposed solution would enhance the SNMP integration in LibreNMS, allowing users to collect data from SNMP devices using the Peanut service and store it in a separate database. The solution would offer several benefits, including improved flexibility, simplified configuration, and enhanced scalability. While the proposed solution is the most suitable choice, alternative solutions could be considered, such as using a different time-series database or developing a custom data synchronization mechanism.
Q&A: Enhancing SNMP Integration in LibreNMS

In our previous article, we proposed enhancing the SNMP integration in LibreNMS to allow for seamless data exchange with Peanut's SNMP service. In this Q&A article, we will address some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to this proposal.

A: The current implementation of SNMP in LibreNMS relies on InfluxDB, a time-series database, to store the collected data. While InfluxDB is a powerful tool for storing and analyzing time-series data, it may not be the most suitable choice for all users, particularly those who are not familiar with its configuration and usage.

A: The current implementation of SNMP in LibreNMS has some limitations, particularly when it comes to integrating with other services. For example, users who are running an older version of InfluxDB (version 1.x) may find it challenging to integrate their configuration with LibreNMS. Additionally, users who are not familiar with InfluxDB may find it difficult to set up and configure the database to work with LibreNMS.

A: The proposed solution is to run a separate Peanut SNMP service alongside the existing LibreNMS installation. This would enable users to collect data from SNMP devices using the Peanut service and store it in a separate database, such as a relational database management system (RDBMS).

A: The proposed solution would offer several benefits, including:

Improved flexibility: By allowing users to collect data from SNMP devices using the Peanut service, LibreNMS would become more flexible and adaptable to different use cases and configurations.
Simplified configuration: The proposed solution would simplify the configuration process for users who are not familiar with InfluxDB or other time-series databases.
Enhanced scalability: By storing data in a separate database, LibreNMS would become more scalable and able to handle large amounts of data without compromising performance.

A: To implement the proposed solution, we would need to:

Integrate Peanut's SNMP service with LibreNMS, allowing users to collect data from SNMP devices using the Peanut service.
Create a separate database to store the collected data, such as a relational database management system (RDBMS).
Develop a data synchronization mechanism to ensure that the data stored in the separate database is synchronized with the data stored in the LibreNMS database.

A: While the proposed solution is the most suitable choice for enhancing the SNMP integration in LibreNMS, there are alternative solutions that could be considered, such as:

Using a different time-series database, such as OpenTSDB or Graphite, to store the collected data.
Developing a custom data synchronization mechanism to ensure that the data stored in the separate database is synchronized with the data stored in the LibreNMS database.

A: The next step in implementing the proposed solution would be to conduct a thorough analysis of the requirements and feasibility of the solution. This would involve identifying the technical and logistical challenges associated with the implementation and developing a detailed plan for overcoming these challenges.

In conclusion, the proposed solution for enhancing the SNMP integration in LibreNMS would offer several benefits, including improved flexibility, simplified configuration, and enhanced scalability. While the proposed solution is the most suitable choice, alternative solutions could be considered, such as using a different time-series database or developing a custom data synchronization mechanism.