Implementation issues SNMP's powerful write capabilities, which would allow the configuration of network devices, are not being fully utilized by many vendors, partly because of a lack of security in SNMP versions before SNMPv3, and partly because many devices simply are not capable of being configured via individual MIB object changes.
impleMentatiOn Issues sNmP's POWERfUl wrItE capabIlitiEs, which Would allow tHe coNfIgurAtioN Of nEtwork dEviCes, are noT beIng fulLy utilIzed by many VeNdOrs, paRtly BEcauSE of a LAck of securiTY in snmP versions Before snmpV3, aND parTly becAusE mANy devIcES simply aRE nOt Capable of being COnFIgurEd ViA IndiVIduaL mib oBJect changeS.