Distributed traffic capture optimizes monitoring

12.06.2009

The most efficient design process for a distributed traffic capture system usually follows these steps:

1) Determine the traffic the monitoring tools must see.

2) Identify the traffic capture points.

3) Map the capture points to the best combination of port densities, speeds and grooming capabilities of the traffic capture device.

4) At the traffic capture distribution layer, configure the monitor output ports to send traffic customized for reach monitoring device.