36 CHAPTER 3: COLLECTING DATAFigure 3 Collected Data is added to a Relational DatabaseFrom the collected data, you can build up a picture of normal levels ofnetwork traffic and typical network usage. You can then configure eventrules which provide you with information about the traffic on yournetwork and network security. When these rules are exceeded, TraffixManager generates events which can be viewed in the Map or in graphs.See Chapter 9, “Using Event Rules” for more information aboutconfiguring events, and Chapter 8, “Displaying Traffic in Graphs”.The contents of the relational database can be retrieved by the Map andReporter processes. The Map retrieves data for a given period anddisplays it graphically. You can manipulate the display, grouping networkdevices and filtering traffic, to view your network in any way you want.See Chapter 4, “Grouping Network Devices in the Map” for moreinformation.The Reporter uses the same data to generate scheduled reports, whichcan then be distributed as HTML files for viewing by a web browser or toyour printer. See Chapter 11, “Overview of Reporting” for moreinformation.RelationaldatabaseReporterMapCollector4 Transport Layer1 Physical Layer2 MAC Layer3 Network Layer7 Application Layer5 Session Layer6 Presentation LayerRMON-1RMON-2
