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About This Guide
Objective
The Cisco CNS NetFlow Collection Engine Installation and Configuration Guide, Release 5.0.2
describes the CNS NetFlow Collection Engine application, which is used with the NetFlow services data
export feature on Cisco routers and Catalyst 5000 and 6000 series switches. This document also
describes the system requirements that must be met to install the CNS NetFlow Collection Engine
product, as well as, how to install, start, and configure CNS NetFlow Collection Engine.
NetFlow services consist of high-performance IP switching features that capture a rich set of traffic
statistics exported from routers and switches while they perform their switching function. CNS NetFlow
Collection Engine provides fast, scalable, and economical data collection from multiple export devices
exporting NetFlow data records.
Prior to reading this manual, you should read the Release Notes for Cisco CNS NetFlow Collection
Engine Release 5.0.2 document. These release notes provide information about known software and
documentation problems and any last minute information about the CNS NetFlow Collection Engine
software not available when this guide was produced.
In previous releases, this product was referred to as Cisco NetFlow FlowCollector (NFC).
Audience
This guide is intended primarily for individuals with network and system administration skills. You
should have a basic understanding of network design, operation, and terminology, as well as familiarity
with your own network configurations. You also must have a basic familiarity with Web browsers,
Hewlett Packard's HP-UX, or Sun Microsystem's Solaris Operating System.
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