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SonicWALL Scrutinizer 9.0.1 Release Notes
P/N 232-000861-00 Rev A
How to Upgrade to the Licensed Version
Click the Scrutinizer link on the www.mysonicwall.com homepage to automatically register a Scrutinizer product with
its own serial number. The user is then directed to the Services Management page for the newly registered
Scrutinizer product. Upon registration, SonicWALL Scrutinizer will be available from the Downloads section in
mySonicWALL.
The free trial version of Scrutinizer can be installed immediately and does not require a license key; just double click
the executable and follow the installation process.
The new Scrutinizer product will be listed in the My Products section on mySonicWALL. Click on the Scrutinizer
product to bring up the Services Management page for that particular product.
Additional software modules and support licenses can be activated on the Services Management page either by
clicking on the Buy Now button or by either entering the appropriate keys purchased from a SonicWALL reseller or
distributor.
Upon activation of any additional licenses, an email with instructions on how to download a license file will be sent
to the email address associated with the mySonicWALL account. The license file will be available in the My
Downloads section of the Download Center of MySonicWALL.
Once a license file is obtained, bring up the SonicWALL Scrutinizer web interface, i.e. the Scrutinizer application
itself, and click on the Admin tab. In the left navigation bar, click Settings > Licensing. Paste the license key into
the appropriate box. Click the Save button.
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FAQ
What is NetFlow?
Cisco® NetFlow technology is an embedded feature within Cisco IOS routers and high end switches (e.g. 6500
series). NetFlow data records consist of information about source and destination addresses, along with the
protocols and ports used in the end-to-end conversation. Scrutinizer uses this information to generate graphs
and reports on traffic patterns and bandwidth utilization. More information can be found here.
What is sFlow?
Unlike NetFlow which aggregates multiple conversation streams into a single packet, sFlow is a packet sample
of traffic. Although it offers 100% of the packet, when used strictly for IP accounting, it is unreliable.
What are the different versions of NetFlow available?
Version 1 is the original format supported in the initial NetFlow releases, while version 5 is the standard and
most common NetFlow version deployed. Version 5 is an enhancement that adds Border Gateway Protocol
(BGP) autonomous system information and flow sequence numbers. Version 6 is similar to version 7. This
version is not used in the new IOS releases. Version 7 is an enhancement that exclusively supports NetFlow
with Cisco Catalyst 5000, 6500 and 7600 series switches. Version 8 is an enhancement that adds router-based
aggregation schemes. It was introduced to reduce resource usage, and includes a choice of eleven aggregation
schemes. Version 9 is an enhancement to support different technologies such as Multicast, Internet Protocol
Security (IPSec), and Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS). Versions 2, 3 and 4 either were not released.
Scrutinizer currently supports:
• NetFlow versions 1,5,6,7 and 9
• sFlow version 2, 4 and 5
• Flexible NetFlow, IPFIX, JFlow and NetStream.