Important: The latest NetFlow Analyzer
version is 6.1 (Build 6100).
Service Pack to migrate older versions to 6100 will be available later. You can migrate older versions to 6.0 (Build 6001) using the following service packs. How do I find
out my build number? | What's
New in 6.1?
Shut down NetFlow Analyzer. (If NetFlow Analyzer is running
as a service, stop the service also)
Take a backup of the existing NetFlow Analyzer database
by executing the BackupDB.bat (.sh in case
of Linux) file present in the <NetFlowAnalyzer_Home>/troubleshooting
directory. This will create a ZIP file of the contents of
<NetFlowAnalyzer_Home>/mysql/data directory
and save it as database_backup.zip in the <NetFlowAnalyzer_Home>
directory. This may take a long time depending on the size of the Data folder. (<NetFlowAnalyzer_Home>/mysql/data)
Double click on the Zip file to ensure that it is not corrupted. In case you get the message "The Compressed (zipped) Folder is invalid or corrupted" when you double click it, please contact support@netflowanalyzer.com
Execute the UpdateManager.bat (.sh
in case of Linux) file present in the <NetFlowAnalyzer_Home>/bin
directory.
Click Browse and select AdventNet_ManageEngine_NetFlow_Analyzer_5_0_0_SP-2_0.ppm
file that you downloaded.
Click Install to install the service pack. This
may take several minutes depending on the amount of data
that needs to be migrated.
Wait until the service pack is fully installed.
Click Close and then click Exit to exit
the Update Manager tool.
Start the NetFlow Analyzer server.
Instructions to Apply Upgrade Pack
Shut down NetFlow Analyzer. (If NetFlow Analyzer is running
as a service, stop the service also)
Take a backup of the existing NetFlow Analyzer database
by executing the BackupDB.bat (.sh in case
of Linux) file present in the <NetFlowAnalyzer_Home>/troubleshooting
directory. This will create a ZIP file of the contents of
<NetFlowAnalyzer_Home>/mysql/data directory
and save it as database_backup.zip in the <NetFlowAnalyzer_Home>
directory. This may take a long time depending on the size of the Data folder. (<NetFlowAnalyzer_Home>/mysql/data)
Double click on the Zip file to ensure that it is not corrupted. In case you get the message "The Compressed (zipped) Folder is invalid or corrupted" when you double click it, please contact support@netflowanalyzer.com
Execute the UpdateManager.bat (.sh
in case of Linux) file present in the <NetFlowAnalyzer_Home>/bin
directory.
Click Browse and select AdventNet_ManageEngine_NetFlow_Analyzer_5_Upgrade.ppm
file that you downloaded.
Click Install to install the service pack. This
may take several minutes depending on the amount of data
that needs to be migrated.
Wait until the service pack is fully installed.
Click Close and then click Exit to exit
the Update Manager tool.
Start the NetFlow Analyzer server.
Post Migration Check
Clear the web browser cache
before trying to access the web client.
How do I find out my Build number?
Log in to the NetFlow Analyzer web client, and click the About
link in the top pane. You will find the build number mentioned
below the version number. This is the build number of the
currently installed NetFlow Analyzer.
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As a network administrator you need to have all the reports to take the right decision. Especially when it comes to bandwidth capacity planning decisions the stakes involved are high and even a small mistake can cost huge money. NetFlow Analyzer with its long range historical reporting lets you take the right decisions. Also as a network administrator you need to have periodic reporting to understand how the network is performing. NetFlow Analyzer's automatic report generation feature at scheduled time periods help you with just that.
Should you need any specific information at any point in time, you could just access the application for a quick snapshot. NetFlow Analyzer's dashboard presnet you with all the vital metrics you need to eb aware on as an administrator. You could drill down on it for any further infromation on any specific element of your network.
