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SolarWinds IT Management Glossary

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What is NetFlow

NetFlow is a technology developed by Cisco® that allows network devices to capture and record information about data flowing through the devices. NetFlow data typically captured includes points of origin and destination for data packets, as well as both the protocols and ports used in the data communication. NetFlow data can be gathered by enabled devices automatically.

SolarWinds FREE Tools Related to NetFlow

Real-time NetFlow Analyzer

This awesome free network traffic analyzer captures and analyzes NetFlow data in real time to show you exactly what types of traffic are on your network, where that traffic is coming from, and where it is going.

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NetFlow Configurator

Our free NetFlow Configurator remotely and quickly configures NetFlow v5 via SNMP on supported Cisco devices. The free NetFlow Configurator also facilitates setting up collectors for NetFlow data.

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SolarWinds Products Related to NetFlow

Orion NetFlow Traffic Analyzer Module

Orion Network Traffic Analyzer captures and analyzes flow data to deliver a complete picture of network traffic, identifying who and what are consuming your bandwidth. Learn More »