NetFlow Analyzer vs Packet Capture
A side-by-side look at NetFlow Analyzer and Packet Capture. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
NetFlow Analyzer
Network & Admin
NetFlow Analyzer is a unified network traffic monitoring and analysis tool that provides visibility into network bandwidth performance and traffic patterns. It captures and analyzes NetFlow, sFlow, IPFIX, and other flow data to identify bandwidth hogs, anomalous traffic behavior, and optimize network resource utilization.
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Packet Capture
Network & Admin
Packet capture software intercepts and logs network traffic passing through a network interface. It can help analyze network issues, view raw network packets, monitor bandwidth usage, debug protocols, etc. Popular open-source packet capture tools include Wireshark, tcpdump, and Windump.
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