How to start/stop/restart NetFlow Generator service?

Windows

Since NetFlow Generator is a service that runs in the background, its running state can be checked in the Task Manager under the services tab.
You can right click on the NetFlowGenerator service to start/stop/restart the NetFlow Generator service.

Linux

bash ./nfg_service status - to check the current status of NetFlow Generator
bash ./nfg_service stop - to stop the NetFlow Generator service
bash ./nfg_service start - to start the NetFlow Generator service
bash ./nfg_service restart - to restart the NetFlow Generator service

How to find the NetFlow Generator Installation Key?

1. Navigate to Settings > NetFlow > NetFlow Generator.
2. On the top right corner you'll be able to see the NetFlow Generator Installation Key.
3. You can view the key by clicking the view icon and copy it by clicking the copy icon.
4. You can also regenerate a new key by clicking the reload icon.

How to re-configure NetFlow Generator installations if NetFlow Analyzer is re-installed in a new server?

You need to edit the following in Conf.properties file under "NetFlowGenerator/conf/NFG" folder:

1. Copy and paste new INSTALLATION_KEY from the NetFlow Analyzer’s Settings > NetFlow > NetFlow Generator Details page.
2. Change SERVER_IP property with new NetFlow Analyzer server IP.
3. If there is a change in web port and protocol of new NetFlow Analyzer installation, then need to change WEB_PORT property and IS_HTTPS property respectively.
4. Delete UNIQUE_ID and NFG_ID completely (entire lines) from the Conf file and restart NetFlow Generator service.
5. The same NetFlow Generator will get discovered in the new NetFlow Analyzer installation.