SNMP vs. CMIP: What's the difference?

Developed in the late 1980s, SNMP and CMIP represent two distinct networking philosophies: the internet community prioritized simplicity and resource efficiency (SNMP), while the OSI community focused on high flexibility and comprehensive management (CMIP). Although CMIP offered more advanced features and capabilities, the lightweight and scalable design of SNMP allowed it to overcome its competitor and become the dominant protocol for modern network management.