Gain insights about NetFlow and sFlow protocols to monitor traffic, understand the key differences between these protocols to help you identify and configure the suitable protocol for your network, and more.
NetFlow and sFlow documentation for Cisco 8000 and ASR 9000 series routers
This IOS XR release-agnostic document for Cisco 8000 series routers will be kept up to date with the latest NetFlow and sFlow-related features across releases.
Features introduced in Cisco IOS XR products and releases
Use this ready reckoner to locate features you're interested in and map their availability across Cisco IOS XR platforms and releases.
NetFlow and sFlow protocols
Learn about the basics of NetFlow and sFlow protocols, their key components, and the benefits of deploying these protocols for network monitoring.
Monitoring protocols
Learn the key differences between NetFlow and sFlow protocols so you make an informed decision about the suitable protocol to monitor traffic in your network.
NetFlow protocol
Learn about NetFlow protocol and its versions, IPFIX, key concepts, and get started with configuring NetFlow version 9 or 10 on your network to monitor traffic.
Configure sFlow for network traffic monitoring
Learn about sFlow protocol and its sampling mechanism, key concepts, and get started with configuring sFlow on your network to monitor traffic
Use Case: NetFlow and sFlow in Action
Let’s explore a use case and learn how to deploy NetFlow and sFlow protocols to monitor and curb malicious attack on the network via a use case.
Configure YANG data models for NetFlow and sFlow
Get quick access to YANG data models that you can use to configure NetFlow and sFlow protocols for traffic monitoring.
Configure and verify NetFlow and sFlow using CLI commands
Get quick access to NetFlow and sFlow CLI commands that you can use to configure NetFlow and sFlow protocols for traffic monitoring.