
3
COLLECTING DATA
| This chapter describes how Traffix™ Manager collects data from your |
| network. |
| It contains the following sections: |
| ■ How Traffix Manager Processes Collected Data |
| ■ RMON Overview |
| ■ How Traffix Manager Discovers Network Devices Using |
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How Traffix | Traffix Manager collects and correlates data from |
Manager Processes | embedded |
Collected Data | vendors. This data provides a complete picture of enterprise network |
| traffic for performance management and trend analysis. |
| At scheduled intervals, Traffix Manager’s Collector process uploads the |
| collected traffic data, processes the contents and stores the results in a |
| relational database. |