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I need to parse a MIB file for OIDs and alarm types. However, I can't use mibble as it is GPL licensed. Is there any other tool or sample code I can use to parse MIB files in Java?

nullox
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Before dismissing Mibble totally, perhaps worth mentioning there are non-GPL options with it. Quoting http://www.mibble.org/doc/faq/license/#Q12

Q12: Ok, GPL doesn't work for me. Now what do I do?

The GNU GPL licensed version of Mibble may not work for everyone. There are a number of ways to approach this:

  • Purchase a Commercial License - As an alternative to using the GNU GPL, a non-exclusive commercial license for Mibble can be purchased.
  • Use an Older Version - Versions 1.2 to 2.3 of Mibble were licensed under GNU GPL but with an exception allowing linking with non-GPL code, effectively making the license LGPL. All these versions contain bugs and are unmaintained, but they may still work for you.
  • Relicense to GNU GPL - Any code licensed under the GNU GPL may freely use the Mibble library. By relicensing your software (or only the applications dependant on Mibble) under GNU GPL you may continue using the latest version of Mibble.
k1eran
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    Great response! I may also be worth pointing out that if the answerer is able to use a commercial closed-source alternative, the WebNMS java API is available for a fee. I may be smart to make a pricing comparison. I've used their API for parsing MIBs and it is servicable and reasonably robust, and their support is good. https://www.webnms.com/snmp/ – Jolta Feb 09 '15 at 14:14