In this blog, we’ll cover the NetFlow configuration for Nexus 5600 switches. To configure NetFlow, ensure you have a VRF (virtual routing and forwarding) instance configured first, as it doesn’t work if applied under a VLAN interface or physical interface as a source when we configure the flow exporter.
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How to set up AWS S3 bucket reporting in Scrutinizer
I recently worked with a customer who wanted to report on AWS flow logs within Scrutinizer. Scrutinizer requires only a bit of information in order to report on AWS flow logs; however, an S3 bucket needs to be configured with the right permissions within AWS. We walked through the process of creating an S3 bucket and the type of reports that can be viewed from within Scrutinizer. In this blog, I’ll share what that process is like.
Read moreHow to configure Viptela IPFIX exports
One of the perks of working in technical support is learning something new every day. For instance, just earlier today I was on a call with a customer who wanted to make sure that Scrutinizer supports Viptela SD-WAN IPFIX exports. My colleague James Lawrence had previously touched upon Viptela IPFIX support, so I thought that I would take this opportunity to provide a configuration guide for you.
Read moreIPFIX reporting with F5 Big IP (part 2)
F5’s iRules are a powerful tool used to access information about the network traffic flowing through your load balancer. Using the Tools Command Language Tcl, a common interface found across the networking industry, we can focus on network-level events and extract information. Unlike most IPFIX-exporting devices, the user needs to manually build a netflow monitor in the Tcl/iRule environment. This means determining which metrics are important to us, where in the conversation they can be collected, and how the IPFIX messages will be structured prior to export.
Read moreHow to set up Scrutinizer single sign-on with Azure AD
Single sign-on (SSO) is a way to secure users while reducing the number of passwords they need to remember. SSO has been a highly requested feature and will be included in v18.16 of Scrutinizer. Our development team has put a lot of work into making the experience as smooth as possible for the user. Best of all, it works with dual-factor authentication!
Read moreIntegrate Grafana and Scrutinizer—reprise
Companies today seem to be screaming for easy access to time series data, and there are a few rising stars in the space—notably Grafana and Elastic. Both of these companies can collect metrics; Grafana with its close ties to Prometheus and their new Loki project, and Elastic touting Logstash as the leading alternative to Splunk.
Read moreCisco Catalyst 9400 NetFlow configuration
I am seeing a lot more of the Cisco Catalyst 9400 switches at my customer sites these days. I have also had a number of requests for configuration help. I figured that I would take this opportunity to walk through the Cisco Catalyst 9400 NetFlow configuration, and provide a sample reference document for you.
There is not much new here on configuring NetFlow. If you are familiar with the 3850 NetFlow configuration, it is very much the same.
Read moreExpanding Scrutinizer’s disk: how to add more storage to your deployment
So you have added storage to your fresh Scrutinizer deployment. Or you’re giving your existing Scrutinizer deployment extra space. If you add a second disk, this is a straightforward process. Our awesome developers have come up with an easy way for expanding Scrutinizer’s disk.
Read moreHow to Enable AppFlow from CLI
Citrix NetScalers provide a feature called AppFlow. AppFlow allows Netscaler devices to export flow data to collection tools, often to be used for network/security analysis. Citrix offers a UI for AppFlow configuration, but if you are not familiar with it, the UI can be strange to navigate, causing mistakes. After helping a customer with an AppFlow configuration using the UI, I decided to look for another way and I’ve found one! Buried in some of Citrix’s documentation, there is a guide to configure AppFlow from the CLI. Today I’m going to walk you through that process.
WatchGuard NetFlow Configuration
“Does my WatchGuard firewall support NetFlow?” Customers who have WatchGuard firewalls have asked me this question many times over the years.
The answer is YES! We can finally put WatchGuard on the list of firewalls that support flow technologies.
