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Version: 2.12.0

Installing NFO on Windows

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing NetFlow Optimizer (NFO) on Windows Server environments. The Windows installation includes all necessary components, including the bundled External Data Feeder for NFO (EDFN).

Prerequisites​

  • Administrative Access: You must be logged in as an Administrator to run the installer and manage services.
  • System Requirements: Ensure your host meets the memory and CPU requirements outlined in the NFO Installation Guide: System Requirements & Sizing.
  • Windows Script Host (WSH): WSH must be enabled (it is enabled by default in most environments).
  • Browser Support: Use a modern browser (Microsoft Edge, Chrome, or Firefox) to access the management interface.

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.

Installation Procedure​

  1. Download the Installer: Obtain the NFO Windows installation package (.exe.zip) from the NetFlow Logic Downloads page and unzip it.
  2. Launch the Setup: * Right-click the installation file and select Run as Administrator.
  • Click Next to begin the NetFlow Optimizer Setup wizard.
  1. Choose Location: Click Next to install NFO in the default directory: C:\Program Files\NetFlow Logic\NetFlow Optimizer.
  2. Install: Click Install to begin the process. The wizard will configure the necessary services automatically.
  3. Complete: Click Finish to exit the installer.

Post-Installation Steps​

1. Access the Management Interface​

Once the installation is complete, you can access the NFO Web UI to apply your license and begin configuration:

  • Locally: Navigate to Start Programs NetFlow Logic NetFlow Optimizer.
  • Remotely: Open a browser and go to https://<nfo-host>:8443, where <nfo-host> is the IP address or hostname of the server.

2. Verify Services​

NFO runs as a Windows service. You can verify the status by opening Services (services.msc) and ensuring the following services are Running:

  • NetFlow Optimizer
  • External Data Feeder for NFO

Next Steps​

Once the services are started, complete your setup in the web interface:

  1. Access the UI: Navigate to https://<nfo-host>:8443 in a supported browser.
  2. Apply your license: Go to Licensing and upload your license file. NFO will not ingest or process data without a valid license.
  3. Configure inputs, outputs, and modules: Set up data ingestion, destinations, and processing logic.
  4. Verify health: Use the Status page to confirm the engine is receiving and processing data.

For full administration reference, see Platform Admin.