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This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions of this installation and user guide, and provides information on how to obtain related documentation.
The following individuals should read this guide:
| Chapter | Title | Description |
Describes NetFlow services and the FlowCollector application | ||
Describes how to install FlowCollector or upgrade it from a previous version, configure it, and then validate that it is operating properly | ||
Describes how to use the FlowCollector user interface (NFUI) | ||
Describes how to interpret the data collected and saved in FlowCollector data files | ||
Describes how to customize FlowCollector by creating or modifying resource files, as well as enhancing performance and operating characteristics by changing configuration parameters | ||
Describes helpful information and procedures in case you encounter problems while using FlowCollector | ||
Describes the format of FlowCollector UDP export datagrams | ||
Describes the FlowCollector configuration and control protocol used by developers to create third-party clients designed to interact with FlowCollector | ||
Describes the format of FlowCollector's data file header |
Refer to the following documents for additional NetFlow information:
This document uses the following conventions:
| Convention | Description |
|---|---|
boldface font | Commands and keywords are in boldface. |
italic font | Arguments for which you supply values are in italics. |
[ ] | Elements in square brackets are optional. |
{ x | y | z } | Alternative keywords are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars. |
[ x | y | z ] | Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical bars. |
string | A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the string or the string will include the quotation marks. |
| Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in |
boldface screen font | Information you must enter is in boldface screen font. |
italic screen font | Arguments for which you supply values are in italic screen font. |
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^ | The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Control---for example, the key combination ^D in a screen display means hold down the Control key while you press the D key. |
< > | Nonprinting characters, such as passwords are in angle brackets. |
Notes use the following conventions:
Timesavers use the following conventions:
 | TimeSaver Means the described action saves time. You can save time by performing the action described in the paragraph |
Tips use the following conventions:
 | Tips Means the following are useful tips. |
Cautions use the following conventions:
 | Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data. |
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