Published: 14 April 2010
ID: G00203952
Analyst(s): Eric Siegel
Network security and system diagnostic tools require access to traffic on the enterprise network, usually from multiple locations, along with accurate timestamping, reliable transport of collected data, and advanced analysis capabilities. Unfortunately, the rudimentary monitoring ports provided on most network equipment can fall short of what is needed. This assessment by Senior Analyst Eric Siegel, an update of "Network Tracing Tools," investigates the tools for gathering, filtering, transporting, storing, and distributing network flow tracing data. It includes discussions of how to select probe locations, an overview of some network diagnostic analysis tools, and an overview of vendor products.
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