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**This study guide is based on the video lesson available on TrainerTests.

com**

Leveraging NetFlow for Traffic Analysis in vSphere Distributed


Switches Study Guide
This chapter explores NetFlow functionality within vSphere Distributed Switches (vDS) and its applications for
network traffic analysis.

What is NetFlow?

NetFlow is a network protocol used to collect traffic information and send summarized reports to a central
collector. It has been widely adopted in physical networks for traffic monitoring and troubleshooting.

NetFlow with vSphere Distributed Switches

• Exclusive Feature: NetFlow is only supported on vDS, providing additional traffic monitoring
capabilities compared to standard switches.

How NetFlow Works in vSphere

• Traffic Monitoring: NetFlow monitors traffic flowing through the vDS, including source and
destination IPs, ports used, and traffic volume.
• Centralized Collection: Summarized traffic data is sent to a dedicated NetFlow collector appliance
located within the physical network.
• Traffic History Building: The NetFlow collector accumulates data over time, building a
comprehensive historical record of network traffic within the vDS.

Benefits of NetFlow in vSphere

• Troubleshooting: NetFlow's historical data allows analysis of past traffic patterns to diagnose
intermittent network issues that might be difficult to capture in real-time.
• Traffic Monitoring: Analyze overall network traffic volume and identify virtual machines generating
high traffic loads.
• Improved Visibility: Gain insights into network usage patterns and identify potential bottlenecks within
the virtual network infrastructure.

NetFlow Collectors
• External Products: NetFlow collectors are not vSphere products. There are various third-party options
available such as SolarWinds and Nagios.
• Data Visualization and Analysis: These collectors provide tools to visualize and analyze the collected
NetFlow data, enabling a deeper understanding of network traffic behavior.

Additional Resources

The chapter provides a reference for further learning:

• VMware Documentation: Official documentation on NetFlow with vSphere Distributed Switches.

Summary

Utilizing NetFlow with vSphere Distributed Switches offers valuable historical traffic data for network
troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and capacity planning within virtualized environments. By leveraging
NetFlow collectors and their data analysis capabilities, administrators can gain a comprehensive understanding
of network traffic patterns and optimize their virtual network infrastructure for better performance and resource
allocation.

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