Unlock Flow-Level Insights with SolarWinds NetFlow Analyzer
Monitor, visualize, and manage network bandwidth with detailed traffic analytics across routers, switches, and firewalls.
Overview
SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer (NTA) is a powerful tool for network traffic visibility and bandwidth usage analysis. Designed for enterprise-scale infrastructure, it collects and analyzes flow records (NetFlow, sFlow, J-Flow, IPFIX, etc.) to provide granular insight into who’s using the network, what apps they’re using, and how bandwidth is being consumed. With real-time dashboards, historical trend reports, and application-aware visibility, NTA empowers IT teams to make smarter decisions about performance, QoS, and capacity planning.
At NetworkTestingTech, we integrate SolarWinds NTA into high-availability networks across North America. From our Phoenix, Arizona office, our experts deliver tailored solutions for enterprises, government, and utility providers. Through innovation, product reliability, and responsive support, we help clients reduce congestion, identify misuse, and enhance visibility across their infrastructure.
Core Components
Software
- SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer
- Flow storage database and reporting engine
Integrated with SolarWinds Orion/NPM platform
Hardware (optional)
- Compatible with Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, HP, and other flow-exporting devices
Works seamlessly with Ethernet Analyzers to interpret flow data from multi-vendor infrastructure for performance and security monitoring. - Requires network devices capable of NetFlow/sFlow/IPFIX export Pair with SFP+ Transceivers for high-speed data capture and transmission in flow-export-enabled network environments.
Cloud services (via NetworkTestingTech)
- Remote configuration and monitoring dashboards
- Scheduled bandwidth trend reporting via cloud delivery
- Integration with hybrid or multi-site monitoring setups
Key Features and Functionalities
- Real-time bandwidth and traffic flow visualization
- Top talkers and top applications analysis
- Support for NetFlow, sFlow, J-Flow, IPFIX, and more
- Customizable dashboards and threshold-based alerts
- Traffic conversation tracking by source, destination, and protocol
- Historical reports for SLA validation and capacity planning
- Deep application-layer analysis using NBAR2
- QoS and CBQoS monitoring to validate traffic shaping policies
Integrations
- SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM)
- SolarWinds Log Analyzer and Configuration Manager
- Third-party SIEM platforms (via syslog or API feeds)
- SNMP and SNMP-Trap monitoring tools
- Ticketing platforms like ServiceNow for automated incident creation
NetworkTestingTech provides full-stack integration and automation support to fit into your operational workflows.
Compatibility
- Device support: Cisco, Juniper, HP, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Dell, and more
- Flow protocols: NetFlow v5/v9, sFlow, IPFIX, J-Flow, NetStream
- Platforms: Windows Server-based deployments
- Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Edge (web-based interface)
- Requirements: SNMP-enabled devices for enriched visibility
Benefits
- Gain real-time visibility into bandwidth usage across the entire network
- Improve troubleshooting efficiency with flow-based diagnostics
- Enforce traffic policies and QoS with confidence
- Identify abnormal usage patterns for early threat detection
- Validate SLAs and plan for growth with accurate historical insights
Applications
- Data center traffic flow optimization
- Branch office bandwidth monitoring and planning
- Cloud and hybrid infrastructure visibility
- Detection of bandwidth hogs and shadow IT
- QoS policy validation for VoIP and video services
Industries
SolarWinds NetFlow Analyzer, implemented by NetworkTestingTech, supports:
- Telecommunications and ISPs – Optimize customer bandwidth and core routing
- Healthcare IT – Monitor EMR traffic and ensure QoS for imaging services
- Finance and Insurance – Audit application usage and validate firewall behavior
- Higher Education – Monitor residence halls, labs, and campus WAN links
- Government Agencies – Detect suspicious flow patterns across secured sites
Case Studies
Case Study 1 – University Network (Austin, Texas)
A major university deployed SolarWinds NTA to monitor growing WAN traffic between its main campus and satellite sites. With NetworkTestingTech’s help, the IT team identified top bandwidth-consuming apps during peak hours and shifted policies to optimize learning-related traffic.
Case Study 2 – State Agency (Sacramento, California)
A state-level IT division used SolarWinds NTA to uncover excessive usage from unauthorized streaming services across department offices. NetworkTestingTech implemented custom traffic filters and alerts, reducing bandwidth waste and ensuring compliance with IT policy.
Case Study 3 – Insurance Firm (Montreal, Canada)
A Canadian insurance provider worked with NetworkTestingTech to deploy NTA across their national branch offices. Flow reports helped the team fine-tune VPN and VoIP traffic routing, improving application performance and user experience without additional infrastructure investment.
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