Bandwidth is a finite resource. SolarWinds NTA helps administrators ensure that mission-critical applications—like VoIP or video conferencing—get the priority they need.
IT teams often implement QoS policies but cannot verify their effectiveness. NTA integrates with Cisco’s NBAR2 (Next-Generation Network-Based Application Recognition) and CBQoS (Class-Based QoS). You can visualize exactly how much traffic is being dropped, delayed, or expedited per traffic class.
Modern networks generate massive amounts of flow data from routers, switches, and firewalls. SolarWinds NTA acts as a central intelligence hub for this information. It supports a wide range of flow protocols, including NetFlow v5 and v9, Juniper J-Flow, sFlow, Huawei NetStream, and IPFIX.
When integrated with NPM, NTA can visualize Cisco CBQoS policies, showing pre- and post-policy traffic rates. solarwinds netflow traffic analyzer
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Its deep integration with CBQoS, NBAR2, and the Orion ecosystem (NCM for configs, SAM for apps, NPM for performance) creates a "single pane of glass" that competitors cannot match.
SolarWinds NTA transforms raw flow data into actionable insights to help you manage network performance: Create custom views with the Flow Navigator Bandwidth is a finite resource
One of the biggest advantages of SolarWinds NTA is its integration with the broader SolarWinds Orion Platform. When used alongside Network Performance Monitor (NPM), the two tools provide a comprehensive view of network health.
A powerful filtering tool that allows users to create custom views of network traffic based on specific IP addresses, protocols, or time frames. Optimizing Quality of Service (QoS)
It analyzes metadata, making it incredibly storage-efficient compared to full packet capture solutions. SolarWinds NTA acts as a central intelligence hub
One of the standout features of NTA is its ability to classify traffic by application. Out of the box, NTA comes with a library of predefined application definitions. It can identify common applications such as Microsoft Active Directory, HTTP/HTTPS, various database protocols, and VoIP traffic.
Works well across various network gear, including Cisco, and supports multiple locations. Detailed Historical Data: