Purpose
NETSCOUT’s nGeniusONE solution provides service assurance and performance management functions across network, service, and application tiers. The solution uses a patented metadata model called Adaptive Service Intelligence (ASI) that is derived from IP packet flows in real-time.
The NSX-T version of vSTREAM is a service virtual machine (SVM) that contains NETSCOUT’s vSTREAM packet analysis product. The NSX-T architecture includes interfaces that enable selected partner modules to access network traffic flowing into and out of VMs. The NETSCOUT NSX-T vSTREAM SVM uses these interfaces to efficiently and passively analyze the performance and health of applications running on the VMs. NSX-T provides a security policy framework that controls whether a copy of an individual VM’s packets is sent to the NETSCOUT NSX-T vSTREAM SVM.
Disclaimer: The partner product referenced in this article is a software module that is developed and supported by a partner. Use of this product is also governed by the end user license agreement of the partner. You must obtain from the partner the application, support, and licensing for using this product. For more information, see www.netscout.com.
VMware NSX Data Center 4.0.x
VMware NSX Data Center 4.1.x
NETSCOUT NSX-T vSTREAM SVM - 6.4.0
Supported software
The NSX-T vSTREAM SVM is one component of the NETSCOUT nGeniusONE ecosystem. An nGeniusONE deployments require at least one nGeniusONE server. The deployment may also include the following data sources and application servers in addition to the NSX-T vSTREAM SVM:
InfiniStream |
Intelligent data source performing deep packet capture and analysis that deliver monitoring and continuous capture capabilities for real-time and back-in-time analysis. |
vSTREAM Virtual Appliance |
Virtualized InfiniStream |
vSTREAM-Agent |
Lightweight packet analysis agent that is installed on VMs and other servers |
nGenius Collector |
Intelligent data source which collects metadata on IP SLA and IPPING protocols, flow data from NetFlow routers, link-level statistics, and utilization data from MIB-II routers |
UC collectors |
Intelligent data source, based on the nGenius Collector, supporting the analysis of audio and video records from Microsoft Lync Server / Skype for Business and Cisco CDR deployments. |
nGeniusONE for Flows |
An nGeniusONE server licensed specifically for monitoring flow collectors and MIB-II devices. |
VMware NSX |
4.0, 4.1 |
VMware vSphere |
8.0.x |
Note:
For more information on the additional supported software, see the VMware Compatibility Guide at https://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php
To download and install the NETSCOUT NSX-T vSTREAM SVM, please follow the steps below.
Support information:
Troubleshooting:
To troubleshoot issues in the NETSCOUT vSTREAM SVM, follow steps below.
[root@vstream-64 ~]# cd /opt/NetScout/rtm/bin/
[root@vstream-64 bin]# ./localconsole
History file: /opt/NetScout/rtm/config/nsprobe_history
Using default console port 1501
** Infinistream Model vSTREAM - ASI 6.4.0 (Build 1130) **
Interface number : 3
Probe IP V4 address 192.168.122.200
[4] Change Config Server Address 192.168.122.150
[5] Change Read Community public
[6] Change Write Community public
[7] Select Interface GIGABIT-ETHERNET
[8] Software Options
[9] Agent Options
[11] Enter Command-line mode
[12] Reset Agent
[13] Security Options
[14] Console Logout
[15] Protocol Options
Enter your response or Enter "exit" to logout
Selection#: 11
Enter "quit" to exit command-line mode
% get dump perf 3
** Interface 3 **
Actual : 21565
Processed : 21565
Processing drops : 0
PKT Recording stats
Captured : 7472
Rejected : 0
Dropped : 0
ASR Recording stats
Sessions : 0
Session drops : 0
Connections : 0
Connection drops: 0
%
NETSCOUT offers support for its products through its MasterCare program. This includes the following for licensed products:
Escalation Process
|
Primary Support |
Second Level Support |
Product Specialists |
Engineering |
Severity 1 |
Immediate |
Immediate |
1 Day |
Until Resolution |
Severity 2 |
5 Days |
5 Days |
10 Days |
Until Resolution |
Severity 3 |
5 Days |
Until Resolution |
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Severity 4 |
10 Days |
Until Resolution |
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Further information is provided on the NETSCOUT website:
https://www.netscout.com/sites/default/files/2015/03/netscout-ds-mastercare.pdf
NETSCOUT vSTREAM Software and Documentation:
NETSCOUT vSTREAM software and documentation will be available for download to the customers at;
https://my.netscout.com/Pages/Overview.aspx
To upgrade existing vSTREAMs, follow the user guide which can be downloaded from the MasterCare portal.
Note: The NETSCOUT vSTREAM SVMs do not support upgrade via NSX APIs. To upgrade software on a NETSCOUT vSTREAM SVM, the upgrade procedure must be followed via PMC. For further details, please refer to vSTREAM software documentation.