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Installing NFO in AWS

NetFlow Optimizer is available in the AWS Marketplace as a Bring Your Own License (BYOL) Amazon Machine Image (AMI). This is the fastest way to deploy NFO in a cloud environment, as it comes pre-configured with the optimized Linux OS and the NFO/EDFN bundle.

Prerequisites​

  • AWS Account: You must have permissions to launch EC2 instances and manage Security Groups.
  • Static IP: We strongly recommend using an Elastic IP to ensure your network devices can consistently reach NFO.
  • License Key: An active license is required to output data. You can obtain a FREE evaluation license here.

Launch Procedure​

1. Subscribe to the AMI​

  1. Navigate to the NetFlow Optimizer (BYOL) on AWS Marketplace.
  2. Click Continue to Subscribe and then Accept Terms.
  3. Once the subscription is processed, click Continue to Configuration.

2. Configure Instance Settings​

  1. Region: Select your target AWS Region.
  2. Software Version: Select the latest available version.
  3. Instance Type: Select a t3.xlarge or larger.
  • Note: Ensure your selected type has at least 16 GB RAM to support production enrichment modules.

3. Network & Security Settings​

Ensure your Security Group allows the following traffic from your trusted IP ranges:

  • TCP 22: SSH access for command-line management.
  • TCP 8443: Management UI access.
  • UDP 9995: Standard NetFlow/IPFIX ingestion (or your custom flow port).
  • UDP 161/162: If using SNMP polling or traps.

4. Launch​

Select your Key Pair, verify your VPC/Subnet settings, and click Launch.

Initial Login & Configuration​

Once the instance state is "Running," you can access the interface:

  1. Retrieve Instance ID: Copy your AWS Instance ID (e.g., i-0abcdef1234567890) from the EC2 console.
  2. Access UI: Open a browser and go to https://<public_IP_address>:8443.
  3. Credentials:
  • Username: admin
  • Password: Your Instance ID.
  1. First Step: You will be prompted to change the admin password upon your first login.

Next Steps​

Once the services are started, complete your setup in the Web Interface:

  • Access the UI: Navigate to https://<nfo-host>:8443 in a supported browser.
  • Apply License: Log in and go to Licensing to upload your license file.
  • Configure: Ingestion, Outputs, and Modules.
  • Verify Health: Use the NFO Status page to confirm the engine is ready to process data.

For details, visit NFO Administration Guide.