Manageengine Netflow Analyzer: Installation Guide
This guide outlines the steps to install and set up ManageEngine NetFlow Analyzer
5. Post-Installation Setup (Web Interface)
Once the service starts, access the web console: manageengine netflow analyzer installation guide
Step 4: Start NetFlow Analyzer
cd /opt/ManageEngine/NetFlowAnalyzer/bin
sudo sh run.sh
- Log in to the NetFlow Analyzer console.
- Click on Settings > License.
- Enter your license key and activate the license.
- Add interface groups (e.g., "WAN", "LAN", "DMZ") to organize reports.
- Create alert profiles: Notify when bandwidth exceeds 80% for 10 minutes.
- Enable NetFlow Security Analytics (if licensed) to detect DDoS or beaconing.
- Schedule reports: Weekly PDFs sent to management.
- Integrate with NCM: If you also have ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager, link them for change tracking.
nc -lvu 2055 # On collector
# From router/simulator: send UDP packet to that port
Step 2 – Run the Installer as Root
sudo ./ManageEngine_NetFlowAnalyzer_64bit.bin
Conclusion
Step 3: Select Components
- Core Server – mandatory
- Built-in PostgreSQL – recommended for small to medium deployments
- Flow Exporters Configuration Tool – optional but helpful