Auvik’s Advanced NetFlow Analyzer
Transform raw network flows into actionable insights about bandwidth, apps, and performance
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Key use cases of our network traffic analysis tool
You need visibility into what’s actually happening on your network, like which devices are hogging bandwidth, what applications users are running, and where your traffic is really going. Here’s how organizations are using our advanced flow analysis to solve their toughest network challenges and make smarter infrastructure decisions.
Pinpointing devices and applications consuming excessive bandwidth
Your network slows to a crawl, users can’t access essential applications, and productivity tanks. Hunting down the device or application causing the issue can take hours.
Auvik gives you instant visibility:
- NetFlow analyzer continuously collects flow data from all network devices.
- Machine learning identifies bandwidth hogs in real time, even for encrypted traffic.
- Interactive charts highlight top talkers, conversations, and applications like Dropbox or Netflix.
- Drill down to the exact device causing the problem in just a few clicks.
What used to take hours now takes minutes, letting you stop bandwidth abuse before it affects productivity.
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Planning network capacity upgrades
Come prepared to your next budget meeting with a data-driven forecast.
Auvik makes bandwidth forecasting easier:
- Continuously tracks and analyzes flow data to reveal usage patterns over days, weeks, and months.
- Historical bandwidth utilization filters out temporary spikes to show real trends.
- Custom alerts warn when capacity thresholds are approaching.
- Data-driven insights identify exactly when and where upgrades are needed.
Our advanced NetFlow monitoring enables you to present concrete evidence to secure budget approvals and plan infrastructure confidently.
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Identifying peak traffic times to optimize network performance
Every afternoon around 2 PM, your network slows to a crawl. Users complain about application lag and dropped connections, but by the time you investigate, performance looks normal again. These phantom slowdowns drive everyone crazy because you can’t catch them in action to diagnose the root cause.
Auvik lets you see the full picture:
- Stores flow data for up to 14 days for historical analysis.
- Drill into specific timeframes to see which devices and applications were active during spikes.
- Identify recurring patterns like backup jobs or cloud syncs that collide with critical tasks.
- Reschedule resource-heavy tasks to avoid predictable bottlenecks.
With Auvik, you can turn phantom slowdowns into predictable, manageable network performance.
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Comparing bandwidth usage patterns across distributed locations
You’re managing multiple office locations, and every site claims they need more bandwidth. Chicago says they’re drowning while Denver insists they’re fine, but without unified data, you can’t prove who actually needs upgrades. It becomes a game of politics instead of network management based on facts.
Auvik provides clarity:
- Lightweight collectors at each site feed data into a single cloud dashboard.
- Compare site-by-site traffic and identify real usage patterns.
- Filter by specific offices to see who truly needs upgrades.
- Make resource allocation and budgeting decisions based on facts, not complaints.
Now you can ensure all locations have the bandwidth they need while optimizing resources across the organization.
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Investigating past network issues with historical flow data
When network outages occur, they can cost companies thousands in lost productivity. Management demands answers, but without historical data, you’re stuck piecing together fragments from logs and user complaints, making root cause analysis nearly impossible.
Auvik lets you go back in time. Our network traffic analysis software:
- Retains 14 days of NetFlow data for forensic analysis.
- Drills into the exact moment of failure to see devices, applications, protocols, and packet counts.
- Analyzes geographic traffic patterns to uncover hidden issues.
- Pinpoints root causes and implements targeted fixes to prevent repeat outages.
With Auvik, you can turn outages into actionable insights, providing clear answers and solutions for future reliability.
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See your entire network — mapped & monitored
Every device, site, and connection—clearly visible, always up to date.
- Instantly create a live map of your network
- See every device and connection in one place
- Get automated alerts to detect issues fast
- Achieve full network visibility in under an hour
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Learn more about Auvik’s NetFlow traffic analysis
What is advanced flow analysis, and why does it matter?
Advanced flow analysis examines network traffic patterns to show you exactly what applications and devices are consuming bandwidth in real-time. It matters because you can’t fix bandwidth problems or detect shadow IT if you can’t see what’s actually happening on your network.
What flow protocols does Auvik TrafficInsights support?
Auvik TrafficInsights supports NetFlow v5/v9, J-Flow, IPFIX, and sFlow protocols. This means you can analyze traffic from virtually any enterprise network device, regardless of vendor.
Can Auvik identify applications in encrypted traffic?
Yes, our machine learning algorithms identify applications even when traffic is encrypted by analyzing flow patterns and metadata. You’ll know if someone’s using Dropbox, Netflix, or unauthorized cloud apps without decrypting a single packet.
What’s the difference between flow analysis and packet capture?
Flow analysis examines traffic metadata (who’s talking to whom, how much, and when) while packet capture inspects actual data content. Think of it this way: flow analysis tells you about the conversation patterns without listening to what’s being said.
Do I need to configure anything on my network devices to enable flow monitoring?
You’ll need to enable flow export on your network devices and point them to your Auvik collector. It’s typically a few simple commands, and our support team can guide you through the setup.
Does Auvik require hardware probes or additional equipment for flow analysis?
No hardware is necessary. All you need is our lightweight software collector that runs on your existing infrastructure. It receives and processes flow data from your network devices without any special equipment.
How long does Auvik retain flow data for historical analysis?
Auvik stores flow data for 14 days, giving you enough history to investigate past incidents and identify recurring patterns. For longer-term trending, device statistics are retained for months or years, depending on your subscription.
How does TrafficInsights integrate with the rest of Auvik’s network management platform?
TrafficInsights data appears directly on your network maps and device dashboards, correlating traffic patterns with device health and alerts. When you spot a bandwidth issue in TrafficInsights, you can immediately jump to the problem device and take action.