Set Java heap memory based on RAM. For 16 GB system, allocate 8–10 GB for the analyzer. This is critical for avoiding out-of-memory errors.
: Minimum 4GB RAM and a Dual-core processor for small environments; higher loads require 16GB+ RAM and Quad-core setups. Firewall Permissions UDP port 9996 (default listener port) and TCP port 8080
This is the most common deployment scenario for small to mid-sized businesses.
: Critically, exclude the NetFlow Analyzer home directory from antivirus scans to prevent database interference.
Exclude the installation folder from antivirus scanning to prevent startup failures. First Flow Device Export
: Select the option to install as a Windows service so the application starts automatically when the server boots.
config system netflow set collector-ip 192.168.1.100 set collector-port 2055 set source-ip (your FortiGate interface IP) end