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What is NetFlow?
NetFlow is a network protocol developed by Cisco for collecting IP traffic information and monitoring network flow. By analyzing NetFlow data, you can get a picture of network traffic flow and volume.
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The Seceon OTM NetFlow Traffic Analyzer (NTA) is a powerful and affordable NetFlow management solution with comprehensive monitoring tools designed to translate granular detail into easy-to-understand graphs and reports—helping you more clearly identify the largest resource that drains your bandwidth.
Why Use NetFlow?
NetFlow statistics are useful for several applications. Among the top advantages of using NetFlow are:
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There are several data sources NTA can collect network traffic metrics from, including Cisco NetFlow v5 and v9—two of the most commonly used network protocol systems—and NetFlow v10, more commonly known as IPFIX. The fields that can be matched and exported are preset in the NetFlow v5 protocol, and the template-based v9 offers more flexibility in terms of the format. IPFIX provides a standard for how IP network flow data is formatted and transferred when exported to a collector device. With NTA, you can monitor this kind of data—and more—with ease.
Use a deep understanding of network traffic to speed problem resolution
Collecting and analyzing NetFlow data can help you understand which users, applications, and protocols may be consuming the most network bandwidth by tracking processes, protocols, times of day, and traffic routing.
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