The Packet Scoop

In a few days we will release our Cisco Netflow Analyzer feature as part of the pt360 ToolSuite. Netflow Analyzer is a bandwidth monitoring and capacity management tool that helps optimize networks for peak performance. By providing an in-depth visibility into network traffic and its patterns, the PacketTrap Netflow Analyzer gives IT system administrators / engineers knowledge of real-time network behavior and how traffic impacts the network’s overall health. Specifically, Netflow Analyzer actually provides a snapshot of packets of data as they  traverse through the network - and the type of data (i.e., http, video, voice, etc).

What problems does it solve?

One of the key issues in network management is knowing the origin and type of traffic. NetFlow Analyzer gives detailed information on network bandwidth usage pattern for traffic analysis, capacity planning and making policy decisions. By drilling down into the specific applications, IT network engineers are able to determine the exact source of spikes and bursts and therefore able to proactively monitor, control, and make informed decisions. For example, is a user on the network sucking down too much YouTube thus impacting bandwidth? Is my email traffic slow for some reason? Are there connectivity issues in a remote office? The PacketTrap Netflow Analyzer solves these problems and more.

It will be available via a 21-day trial as part of the pt360 Pro. At US $495, you will find no other toolsuite on the market as robust for an affordable price point as the pt360 PRO.

Below is a sneak preview screenshot of the feature.  It’s just our commitment to making your job easier.

Networks are complicated; network management doesn’t have to be.

Steve