Netflow Connector

Overview

A NetFlow collector is a device (a PC or a Server) embedded in a network to gather all NetFlow information which is sent by routers and switches.

NetFlow generates and collects that information. Bloo will allow it to store and analyze said traffic. The Netflow Connector can receive logs from various devices and log sources via UDP connection on port 2055 of the Adapter.

Configure the Netflow Connector in Bloo

Note Before configuring the Bloo connector, ensure your router or switch is configured to export NetFlow data to your Adapter/Pico IP address on UDP port 2055. For Cisco device configuration, refer to the official Cisco NetFlow Configuration Guide.

The following configurations should be done to forward Netflow logs to Bloo.

Configuration	Description
Connector Name	Enter a name for the connector.
Listener Port	Port being listened to receive Syslog UDP LogEvents.
Number of Processes	Total number of processes that can be run at a time.

1. Click Save after entering all the required details.
2. Bloo will validate the configuration automatically.
3. Navigate to Collection Status and confirm the connector is listed with a status of Active. This signifies the connector is configured successfully and data is ready to ingest.

Confirmed When the connector appears in Collection Status with status Active, it is configured successfully and data is ready to ingest.

Related Links

Bloo — Collection Status | Bloo — Connector Validation | Bloo — Troubleshooting Connector Validations