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Review
SolarWinds Real-Time NetFlow Analyzer is one of the many free-of-charge available applications, developed by the people of SolarWinds. Just with a few clicks you can get your free copy of this handy tool to try it out and implement it if you think it fits your needs. Needless to say, this tool is oriented to IT and network administrators.
SolarWinds Real-time NetFlow Analyzer provides a granular view of your network traffic. Using this tool you can see the last 5 to 60 minutes of flow data broken out by applications, conversation, domains, endpoints, and protocols. You can use Real-time NetFlow Analyzer to explore exactly how your bandwidth is being used and by whom. In order to start using SolarWinds Real-time NetFlow Analyzer you need to fulfill three tasks: install, configure, and run. For that purpose, you will find comprehensive assistance on the SolarWinds web site. Let’s take a deeper look to those three steps:
Step 1: Installing SolarWinds Real-time NetFlow Analyzer: the first to consider in this step is the system requirements you need to meet. Following there’s a list of them:
• Operating System: Windows 2003 SP1 and later; Windows XP SP2 or later; Windows Vista Business and Ultimate Editions (IPv4 mode only)
• CPU Speed: 500MHz or faster
• Memory: 128MB or greater
• Hard Drive Space: 640MB or more
• Windows Account: Installation requires an account with administrator privileges
• Network: Must be accessible from the computer on which the Toolset is installed to successfully use any network tools
• .NET Framework: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or later
SolarWinds Real-time NetFlow Analyzer uses an installer to let you customize how the Real-time NetFlow Analyzer is installed on your computer.
Step 2: Configuring Your NetFlow-Enabled Device: The SolarWinds NetFlow Configurator provides a simple, wizard-driven tool to remotely configure your NetFlow-capable Cisco routers. At this time, support for version 5 of NetFlow is provided.
Step 3: Using Real-time NetFlow Analyzer: using this tool includes three sequential activities:
1. Capturing NetFlow Data: Before you can begin analyzing data exported by your NetFlow enabled routers and switches, you need to capture the flows.
2. Storing NetFlow Data: Real-time NetFlow Analyzer stores up to 60 minutes of captured NetFlow data in Microsoft Access-readable capture files. You can modify the location of capture files by changing the path displayed in the Capture file field of the Real-time NetFlow Analyzer user interface.
3. Analyzing NetFlow Data: Real-time NetFlow Analyzer offers up to 60 minutes of traffic to analyze, grouped in a number of different ways: applications, conversations, domains, endpoints, and protocols. |
- It includes an assistant to help you get started.
- It uses a neat installation and configuration process.
- It's available free of charge
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- It's available in English only.
- It doesn't provide local help information.
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Reviewed by: Lionel Mira Reviewer rating:  |
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