Documentation forNetFlow Traffic Analyzer
Analyzing network traffic and bandwidth is a key capability of SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted (formerly Hybrid Cloud Observability) and is available in the Advanced edition. NetFlow Traffic Analyzer (NTA) is also available in a standalone module.

Database settings in NTA

Due to the great volume of data that is produced by devices on your network, NTA databases may quickly become unmanageable unless you schedule regular maintenance.

The Database Settings grouping allows you to configure maintenance for both databases used by NTA.

SolarWinds Platform database

This database stores CBQoS data and node data relevant for NPM. NTA uses data stored in this database to display appropriate node details and data concerning CBQoS policies defined on your devices.

NTA SQL Flow Storage database

This is a SQL database that stores flow data using columnstore indexes. It brings high performance and customizable retention of raw data without aggregation. It stores data with one-minute granularity for the whole retention period (30 days by default) and enables you to see your flow data in more detail.

Access database settings

  1. In the SolarWinds Platform Web Console, click Settings > All Settings.
  2. Under Product Specific Settings, click NTA Settings.
  3. Scroll down to the Database Settings section.