Network traffic monitoring with Maps

What if network maps were not just a graphical representation of physical connectivity on a network?  A map in our NetFlow and sFlow Analyser is more than just a map:

• You can view the utilization  of every NetFlow exporting interface on your map.
• Links on the map are clickable. This brings up a report on traffic information for that particular connection. Information including, utilization, protocols, applications, etc, the entire scrutinizer report arsenal is available.
• Connections change color based on definable utilization thresholds.
• Google Maps can be used as a background, allowing for large scale network map based on longitude and latitude.
• Device  Icons change color based on the device status.
• You can create links to other map applications (e.g. flash maps with Visio backgrounds, WhatsUp Gold, etc).

Quick guide to creating Maps in scrutinizer

New map: From the scrutinizer web interface click on map or if you already are on the Maps tab, click on Creating a group (Map) and name your Flash or Google Map

Add devices: After naming your map a window looking like the following image will pop up. This window allows you to add devices to the map. Simply select from the red box and click add to add a device to the map. The green box will contain members of your newly created map or group.

Add other objects: You can also add other objects representing, work stations, the world wide web, a data center, etc. From the menu click “object” then “new object“.

Add connections: After objects are added to the map or group, click “connections” to add  connections. Note that these connections also indicate the direction of traffic.

Putting things in the right place: Whenever you are viewing a map (Map tab -> mymap), to switch to edit mode right click on an empty space of the map, then click “Edit Mode”

Map Example:

Once things look the way you want them, click save and your network map is ready for use. I hope you enjoyed this blog. Please feel free to contact me with question at 207 324 8805.