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Overview

Uptime NetFlow Scrutinizer is a NetFlow analyzer that takes advantage of communications standards for Cisco IOS networking devices (as well as other compatible switches and routers) to retrieve and store network traffic information for users, systems, and applications. It allows administrators to monitor, graph, and report on network usage patterns, and locate the heaviest traffic creators.

To help you establish Uptime Infrastructure Monitor as the core component for tracking the performance and reliability of your network, you can integrate an Uptime NetFlow Scrutinizer instance with Uptime Infrastructure Monitor. Once integrated, you can perform the following tasks in Uptime Infrastructure Monitor:

• Add network devices that are exporting NetFlow data to Uptime NetFlowScrutinizer.
• Generate Uptime NetFlow Scrutinizer graphs from NetFlow-exporting elements. You can use the network device's Graphing page in Uptime Infrastructure Monitor to directly call an Uptime NetFlow Scrutinizer instance. A graph that covers a specified time frame is generated, showing the monitored element's bi-directional throughput rates through known ports, which are determined based on use by all known applications.
• Generate Uptime NetFlow Scrutinizer graphs from other Elements. Similar to network devices, you can use other Elements' Graphing pages to generate graphs in Uptime NetFlowScrutinizer. These graphs will show network traffic from the host, allowing you to pinpoint heavy users. From here, you will be able to select and graph other network traffic data for the host.
• Use an embedded Uptime NetFlow Scrutinizer interface in Uptime Infrastructure Monitor's Global Scan panel. You can access all of Uptime NetFlowScrutinizer's features, such as the MyView status panel, from the NetFlow Scrutinizer tab. This, in addition to custom dashboards, allows you to use Global Scan as a central reporting area for various infrastructure views, based on performance metrics from Uptime Infrastructure Monitor and other tools.

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Integrating an Uptime

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Scrutinizer Instance with Uptime Infrastructure Monitor

To access Uptime NetFlow Scrutinizer data directly from Uptime Infrastructure Monitor, the Uptime NetFlow Scrutinizer instance must first be configured:

1. Access the Config tab in the Monitoring Station web interface.
2. Click Uptime Configuration to display the configuration panel.
3. Add the following entries to the text box:
   • netflow.enabled=true
   • netflow.hostname=[NetFlowHost]
     The host name or IP address of your Uptime NetFlow installation.
   • netflow.port=[NetFlowPort]
     The HTTP port through which Uptime NetFlow Scrutinizer sends and receives communication.
   • netflow.username=[NetFlowAdmin]
     The user name required to log in to Uptime NetFlowScrutinizer.
   • netflow.password=[NetFlowPassword]
     The password required to log in to Uptime NetFlowScrutinizer.
4. Click Update.

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