Introduction

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. Complete the following tasks to install, configure, and run the SolarWinds Real-time NetFlow Analyzer.

Step 1: Installing SolarWinds Real-time NetFlow Analyzer

Use the SolarWinds Real-time NetFlow Analyzer installer to customize how the Real-time NetFlow Analyzer is installed on your computer. For more information, see Installing Real-time NetFlow Analyzer.

Step 2: Configuring Your NetFlow-Enabled Device

Use the SolarWinds NetFlow Configurator to configure your NetFlow-enabled device to send flow data to the Real-time NetFlow Analyzer. For more information, see Configuring Your NetFlow-Enabled Device.

Step 3: Using Real-time NetFlow Analyzer

Use the SolarWinds Real-time NetFlow Analyzer to capture and view your NetFlow Data. For more information, see Using Real-time NetFlow Analyzer.



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