Getting Started

Once NetFlow Analyzer has been successfully set up and started in your network, the next thing to do is to start receiving Netflow exports from routing devices on your network.

The Configuring Cisco Devices section contains useful information on how to configure Netflow export on different Cisco routers and switches. The sFlow section contains useful information on configuring sFlow.

As soon as you log in to the NetFlow Analyzer web client, you will see the Global View - Dashboard View. This view shows you information on interfaces sending Netflow and sFlow exports, AS info, as well as traffic information for all IP groups created so far. The Dashboard is populated as soon as Netflow or sFlow data is received from any interface.

The Global View is divided into three tabs

1. The Dashboards View, which is customizable and lists the widgets selected by the user.
2. The Interface View which lists all the interfaces from which Netflow or sFlow exports are received
3. The Autonomous System View which lists all the autonomous systems configured with each router

From any tab, click the icon to return to the Global View.