ActionPacked! LiveAction NetFlow

Overview:

LiveAction NetFlow is knowledge-based software that provides advanced system level flow visualization as well as detailed internal router and interface flow visualizations and graphs. The software enables IT engineers to quickly set up and view NetFlow information on their networks.

Why LiveAction NetFlow?

LiveAction NetFlow starts with a network topology view that provides a crystal clear view of live NetFlow activity across the network. From this topology view, users can quickly drill down to individual devices or interfaces for more detail. This unique approach makes it easy to find troublesome spots on the network and allows users to switch effortlessly to other LiveAction modules such as LiveAction QoS, Routing, and IP SLA. Because the volume of NetFlow data can be overwhelming, LiveAction provides numerous filtering options to tailor the information presented on the screen. LiveAction is one of the few NetFlow applications that supports Cisco MIB polling to ensure real-time flow data and to to minimize the impact of NetFlow on live bandwidth. In addition to live views, LiveAction also captures historical NetFlow data on a daily basis so you can recreate detailed NetFlow conditions for any date and time you specify.

Benefits:

• Ease of use—LiveAction’s intuitive graphical interface replaces complicated command lines to make on-the-fly monitoring fast, easy and understandable.
• Built-In NetFlow expertise—Router expertise is built-into LiveAction NetFlow and is based on our extensive knowledge of Cisco devices and NetFlow.
• Intuitive topology views—Literally “see” your flows across the network from source to destination.
• Faster troubleshooting—Starting with the topology view spot congested devices and interfaces instantly by their amber color. Double-clicking on these elements provides more detailed information with multiple viewing options.
• Observe the effects of routing changes on network traffic and flows in real time.
• Improve operator efficiency through advanced visualization of real-time encrypted traffic at the system, network, router, enclave, COI, and application-class levels.
• Enhance security by identifying unauthorized traffic and denial of service (DoS) attacks using real-time monitoring.
• Replay captured NetFlow data from any previous date and time to view activity and problems exactly as they occurred.

Features:

• Topology-based NetFlow view
• Aggregate flow or individual flow views
• Display end points as host IP address, host name, application port name or number
• Top 200 flows from each device
• X-Ray view of flows inside router
• Ability to filter flows
• Works in MIB and Collector modes
• Sortable NetFlow table
• Start, stop and pause NetFlow data
• Adjustable NetFlow polling rates
• NetFlow graph—by port, source or destination address
• Built in DNS name resolution
• Historical views, reporting, and playback
• Faster troubleshooting of the network
• View flows across the network
• Pinpoint entry and exit of flows
• Acquire understanding of flow paths
• Tag and observe blacklisted traffic
• Observe routing and other router changes and effect

Multiple Levels:

Device Level NetFlow View

Device view shows flows through each interface. LiveAction displays up to 200 NetFlow flows per device. Flows can be grouped by IP address, or port application. Netflow data appears in tabular format on top half of screen. Data can be displayed by IP address, port, or port application.

Historical Device Level View

NetFlow data is captured at five minute intervals on a daily basis so you can recreate detailed NetFlow conditions for any date and time you specify.

Interface Level NetFlow View

See detailed views of NetFlow flows for individual interfaces. Flows are charted on a timeline and can be displayed based on port, DSCP, and inbound or outbound IP addresses.

Technical Specifications:

Devices Supported

• Cisco series routers—800, 1800, 2600, 2600XM, 2800, 3600, 3700, 3800, 7200, 7600 (IOS 12.3, 12.4)
• Cisco Catalyst switches—3900, 4500, 6500 series

LiveAction Technology Module Options with NetFlow
The following are available for 10, 25, 50, or 100 devices

• NetFlow module
• Monitor Suite: QoS (monitor only), NetFlow, Routing
• Master suite: QoS, NetFlow, Routing, IP SLA

System Requirements

• Network connection
• Operating system: Windows (Server 2003, XP, or Vista)
• CPU: Pentium 4 class, 1 GHz minimum, 2-3 GHz dual- or quad-core recommended
• System RAM 1 GB minimum—2-4 GB recommended
• Disk space: 100 MB to install—20 GB recommended

Warranty and Support

• 90 day warranty and support including free upgrades
• Online technical support
• Annual software maintenance plans available

Documentation:

Download the ActionPacked LiveAction NetFlow Datasheet (PDF).