---
type: Monitoring Guide
title: "How to Monitor System Processes via SNMP"
description: "How to Monitor System Processes via SNMP"
resource: "https://snmp-monitoring.info/monitoring/server/processes/"
tags: [monitoring]
timestamp: 2026-07-10T00:00:00Z
---

# How to Monitor System Processes via SNMP

How to Monitor System Processes via SNMP

## Related concepts

- Up: [SNMP Server Monitoring: CPU, RAM, Disk & Uptime](/monitoring/server/index.md)

## Frequently asked questions

### What OID is process count in SNMP?

hrSystemProcesses 1.3.6.1.2.1.25.1.6.0.

### Can SNMP list running processes?

Yes, via hrSWRunTable 1.3.6.1.2.1.25.4.2.1 when implemented—names, status, etc.

### How do I check if a service is running via SNMP?

Match hrSWRunName (and status) for that service’s process string; confirm with a service port check when it matters.

### What is hrSWRunStatus?

Status column on the run table (suffix .7): running/runnable/notRunnable/invalid style values per HOST-RESOURCES—verify enums on your agent.

## Source

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