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This Windows application analyzes network flow data using NetFlow and IPFIX protocols. It identifies high-traffic devices and structures network data, storing it in SQL or MySQL databases for detailed reporting and analysis.
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  • Pros

    • Supports NetFlow v5/v9, IPFIX, and RFlow protocols
    • Analyzes both IPv4 and IPv6 network traffic
    • Stores aggregated data in MS SQL Server or MySQL databases
    • Collects flow data from an unlimited number of network devices
    • Includes a reporting engine with nine built-in reports
  • Cons

    • Runs exclusively on the Windows operating system
    • Lacks a web-based user interface for remote access
    • No mention of real-time alerting on network events
    • Database support is limited to on-premises SQL instances
    • No mention of customizable report generation

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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
1.7
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows Server
  • Windows 2003
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Vista
Additional Requirements
None
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
125
Downloads Last Week
2

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Developer’s Description

Explore network flow information supporting NetFlow v5 or v9, and IPFIX protocols.
SoftPI Flow Collector analysis of your network at any given time under windows computer, identify network devices receiving or transmitting most traffic, determining the structure of network traffic, and analysis of IPv4 and IPv6 traffic. Flexible aggregation of collected data and storage support of the following types, Microsoft SQL Server database, MySQL database.NetFlow versions 5 or 9 (Cisco Systems), RFlow, and IPFIX (RFC 5101, 5102) are supported, so any compatible router, wireless access point, switch or other network device, as well as computer running any operating system with software network sensor can be a source of network flow information.

The system includes reporting engine based on Microsoft reporting technology with 9 built in reports like Applications pie, Equipment IPv6 traffic. The system supports traffic collection of an unlimited amount of devices.


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