Netflow Mapping and multiple source recommendations

[Russ LaPlante]

Hello,

There are a lot of netflow collector/analysis packages available. I am looking for one that specifically will do the following:

1. Aggregate netflow data from multiple routers and deduplicate a flow when it is detected in multiple routers.

2. Use the netflow data to create a graphical map to provide a useful GUI interface describing the data flow on a logical or geographic map.

Any ideas?

Thanks, Russ

[bchoisser]

Here are two that I have used, they are quite pricy but work well. There may be a opensource application out there.

1. Mazu Profiler

2. Cisco MARS

[bmerchan]

For Netflow analysis, you should also consider Cisco Netflow Collection Engine, and the new Cisco NAPAS bundle. Information about NetFlow Collection Engine can be found at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/products/sw/netmgtsw/ps1964/index.html

Information about NAPAS is at

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/netmgtsw/products_promotion0900aecd8039e064.html

[Russ LaPlante]

The Cisco Performance Visibility Manager seems like an interesting product, but I am not enthused at the NAM requirement. What would the NAM give me that netflow export would not? I do not need analysis on the router.

Can I use Cisco Performance Visibility Manager with the data in the Netflow Collection Engine? And will this product meet my previously stated requirements?

Thanks, Russ