# Server

Defines the SNMP target host by hostname or IP address.

This parameter applies to omsnmp: SNMP Trap Output Module.

Name:

  Server

Scope:

  module

Type:

  string

Default:

  module=none

Required?:

  yes

Introduced:

  at least 7.3.0, possibly earlier

## Description

This can be a hostname or ip address, and is our snmp target host. This parameter is required, if the snmptarget is not defined, nothing will be send.

## Module usage

    action(type="omsnmp" server="192.0.2.1")

### Legacy names (for reference)

Historic names/directives for compatibility. Do not use in new configs.

- $actionsnmptarget — maps to Server (status: legacy)

## See also

See also omsnmp: SNMP Trap Output Module.

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