Capture and analyze packet data
Extend monitoring and troubleshooting to your most important
network segments with scalable, real-time packet analysis
The solution: LiveWire
BlueCat LiveWire is a high-performance packet analysis solution that captures and stores detailed packet data for network and application performance and forensic insights. By deploying LiveWire physical or virtual appliances in your most critical network segments—including data centers, SD-WAN edges, the cloud, and remote sites—your network and security operations teams have the data they need to ensure network performance and security.
LiveWire captures real-time packet data. When you need to examine packets for deep forensic analysis, LiveWire offers an easy-to-use interface, advanced visualizations, built-in workflows, an expert system, and many types of analysis and correlation. LiveWire is built to accelerate troubleshooting and deliver the packet data and packet analysis you need for advanced network forensics.
In addition, LiveWire delivers enriched packet data to BlueCat’s LiveNX network performance management solution. This makes it easy to transition from flow-level to forensic-level analysis and back—all on a single platform. LiveWire converts packet data into rich flow data and automatically exports it to LiveNX. With LiveNX and LiveWire, it’s easy to quickly identify and resolve application issues, such as VoIP and video performance problems, without the need for deep forensic analysis.
LiveWire Features
Network-wide visibility
Make the highest-quality flow data available from anywhere on your network—especially in your most critical segments—to increase visibility and decrease MTTR. Scalable packet flow data delivers detailed visibility from anywhere across the network, including data centers, the WAN edge, cloud, and remote sites.
Accelerate troubleshooting
Detailed troubleshooting requires detailed data. For network and application troubleshooting, the most detailed data available is the network packets themselves. Workflows and automation drive users to the root cause of network and application issues. The result is increased productivity and fewer solutions (or screens) needed to solve problems.
Security and compliance
Standard security and compliance investigations require the most comprehensive data available—the network packets—to effectively investigate and report on issues, whether for routine reporting, a detailed investigation, or unequivocal proof.
Tuned for your specific needs
LiveWire includes physical, virtual, and cloud offerings, and can be deployed based on your network’s specific needs. LiveWire physical appliances offer massive scalability and performance to support network operations for the largest networks, from branch offices to large data centers to the WAN edge. LiveWire virtual and cloud offerings scale with your needs and deliver the flexibility required in these networking environments.
For organizations with many branch locations, such as banks and retailers, LiveAction offers the LiveWire Edge. The LiveWire Edge is a small-form-factor appliance with no moving parts, making it simple to install and manage. It is perfect for organizations with an already-stretched IT department.