How to Upgrade to the Licensed Version

Click the Scrutinizer link on the www.mysonicwall.com homepage to automatically register a Scrutinizer product with its own serial number. The user is then directed to the Services Management page for the newly registered Scrutinizer product. Upon registration, SonicWALL Scrutinizer will be available from the Downloads section in mySonicWALL.

The free trial version of Scrutinizer can be installed immediately and does not require a license key; just double click the executable and follow the installation process.

The new Scrutinizer product will be listed in the My Products section on mySonicWALL. Click on the Scrutinizer product to bring up the Services Management page for that particular product.

Additional software modules and support licenses can be activated on the Services Management page either by clicking on the Buy Now button or by either entering the appropriate keys purchased from a SonicWALL reseller or distributor.

Upon activation of any additional licenses, an email with instructions on how to download a license file will be sent to the email address associated with the mySonicWALL account. The license file will be available in the My Downloads section of the Download Center of MySonicWALL.

Once a license file is obtained, bring up the SonicWALL Scrutinizer web interface, i.e. the Scrutinizer application itself, and click on the Admin tab. In the left navigation bar, click Settings > Licensing. Paste the license key into the appropriate box. Click the Save button.

FAQ

What is NetFlow?

Cisco® NetFlow technology is an embedded feature within Cisco IOS routers and high end switches (e.g. 6500 series). NetFlow data records consist of information about source and destination addresses, along with the protocols and ports used in the end-to-end conversation. Scrutinizer uses this information to generate graphs and reports on traffic patterns and bandwidth utilization. More information can be found here.

What is sFlow?

Unlike NetFlow which aggregates multiple conversation streams into a single packet, sFlow is a packet sample of traffic. Although it offers 100% of the packet, when used strictly for IP accounting, it is unreliable.

What are the different versions of NetFlow available?

Version 1 is the original format supported in the initial NetFlow releases, while version 5 is the standard and most common NetFlow version deployed. Version 5 is an enhancement that adds Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) autonomous system information and flow sequence numbers. Version 6 is similar to version 7. This version is not used in the new IOS releases. Version 7 is an enhancement that exclusively supports NetFlow with Cisco Catalyst 5000, 6500 and 7600 series switches. Version 8 is an enhancement that adds router-based aggregation schemes. It was introduced to reduce resource usage, and includes a choice of eleven aggregation schemes. Version 9 is an enhancement to support different technologies such as Multicast, Internet Protocol Security (IPSec), and Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS). Versions 2, 3 and 4 either were not released.

Scrutinizer currently supports:

•NetFlow versions 1,5,6,7 and 9

•sFlow version 2, 4 and 5

•Flexible NetFlow, IPFIX, JFlow and NetStream.

SonicWALL Scrutinizer 9.0.1 Release Notes

P/N 232-000861-00 Rev A