Netflow Analyzer
Gain Complete Visibility and Control Over Your Network Traffic
A key challenge for network administrators is the lack of visibility into complex network infrastructures, which can lead to issues like application performance degradation, bandwidth bottlenecks, and security vulnerabilities. These problems, if left unaddressed, can significantly impact business operations and productivity. To combat this, network traffic analysis tools are crucial. They provide a comprehensive, real-time view of network traffic, transforming raw data from network devices into actionable intelligence. This granular visibility allows for a proactive approach to network management, enabling administrators to identify and resolve issues with precision and even anticipate potential problems before they occur.
ManageEngine NetFlow Analyzer is a powerful platform that addresses these challenges by leveraging various flow technologies, including NetFlow, sFlow, J-Flow, and IPFIX. By utilizing these protocols, it provides in-depth insights into network bandwidth consumption, identifies the applications and users consuming the most bandwidth, and maps out communication patterns between endpoints. Furthermore, the platform's advanced security analytics module monitors for anomalous traffic patterns, such as those indicative of a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack or malware infection. This capability enhances an organization's security posture by providing a baseline of normal network behavior, allowing for the immediate detection and mitigation of potential threats.
Why Netflow Analyser?
- Real-time Bandwidth Monitoring - Identify who or what is consuming your bandwidth.
- Traffic Analysis at Every Layer - Drill down into applications, conversations and interfaces.
- Enhanced Security Monitoring - Detect anomalies, DDoS attacks and traffic spikes before they impact users.
- Capacity Planning Made Simple - Forecast bandwidth requirements and plan for growth with historical trend data.
- Hybrid Environment Visibility - Monitoring traffic across on-premises, cloud and distributed networks.
NetFlow Analyzer Enterprise Edition Architecture
The Enterprise Edition is built for distributed networks and large-scale deployments, using a Central–Probe architecture.
• Central Server (HQ): Core management console that aggregates flow data from probes, provides a unified dashboard, and generates enterprise-wide reports.
• Probes (Remote Sites): Deployed at branches or data centers to collect and pre aggregate flow data (NetFlow, sFlow, IPFIX, etc.) before sending it to the Central Server, reducing load.
• Communication Layer: Secure data transfer from devices → probes → central server, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Database & Storage: Centralized historical data for capacity planning, forensic analysis, and compliance.
• User Access: Web-based UI with role-based access for IT admins, NOC teams, and engineers across locations
Key feautures
Comprehensive Bandwidth Reports
Get detailed usage insights per application, protocol, conversation, or user to optimize resource allocation.
Customizable Dashboards & Alerts
Stay proactive with intelligent threshold-based alerts and tailor-made dashboards that show the KPIs you care about.
Traffic Forensics & Security Analytics
Detect unusual traffic patterns, possible intrusions, and shadow IT activity using advanced flow-based security analytics.
Application & QoS Monitoring
Ensure business-critical apps get the bandwidth they need by monitoring and prioritizing traffic with QoS policies.
Multi-Vendor Support
Supports all major flow technologies—NetFlow, sFlow, jFlow, IPFIX, NetStream— making it compatible with Cisco, Juniper, HP, Fortinet, and more.
Integrations
Seamlessly integrates with ITSM tools (ServiceNow, ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, Jira), Monitoring suites (OpManager, Applications Manager) and SIEM platforms for advanced security operations
Netflow Mobile
The NetFlow Analyzer mobile app brings real-time network visibility to your fingertips. IT admins can monitor bandwidth usage, track top applications, users, and conversations, and receive instant alerts directly on their mobile devices. With drill-down reports and quick troubleshooting tools, the app ensures seamless network monitoring and faster incident response—even when you’re away from your desk.
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| Real-time traffic reports | |
| Threshold-based alerts | |
| Flows / second | 10K Flows |
| Interfaces | Unrestricted |
| Capacity Planning | |
| Billing | |
| Cisco NBAR monitoring | |
| Cisco CBQoS monitoring | |
| Advanced Security Analytics Module | |
| IP SLA monitoring | |
| HighPerf Reporting Engine | Add on |
| Network configuration manager | Add on |
| Onregelmatigheden op het netwerk (Anomaly) |
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