Smarts IP: What ports do I need to open to enable "sm_ping" through a firewall?
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VMware Smart Assurance
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VMware Smart Assurance - SMARTS
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What ports do I need to open to enable Smarts IP sm_ping through a firewall?
It is not required to open any ports for sm_ping to work, as it uses Ineternet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) packets. ICMP is a protocol of its own, which unlike Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) or User Datagram Protocol (UDP), does not use "ports". For sm_ping to work, icmp 'echo-request' (type 8) packets out and icmp 'echo-reply' (type 0) packets in need to be enabled.
It is not required to open any ports for sm_ping to work, as it uses Ineternet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) packets. ICMP is a protocol of its own, which unlike Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) or User Datagram Protocol (UDP), does not use "ports". For sm_ping to work, icmp 'echo-request' (type 8) packets out and icmp 'echo-reply' (type 0) packets in need to be enabled.
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