Broker and Concentrator Configuration

Setting up a Broker or Concentrator involves configuring the basic system parameters, the aggregate services, and the aggregation process between a Broker or Concentrator and the aggregate services.

These are the required configuration steps for a new Broker or Concentrator, and also for changing the configuration of an existing Broker. Perform the steps in the section in the sequence they are given.

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Basic Configuration Checklist

The following checklist provides the sequence for tasks that are required to configure a Broker or Concentrator that has been added to NetWitness in accordance with the Hosts and Services Guide.

Configuration Step Description

Step 1 - Verify System Configuration

Verify system configuration default values for the host and service are appropriate as described in Step 1. Verify Service System Configuration

Step 2 - Configure Parameters

Configure parameters that govern the overall aggregation process as described in Step 2. Configure the Aggregation Process

Step 3 - Configure Aggregate Services

Configure aggregate services as described in Step 3. Configure Aggregate Services

Step 4 - Configure Group Aggregation

(Optional) Configure group aggregation as described in Step 4. (Optional) Configuring Group Aggregation

Step 5 - Start and Stop Aggregation

Start and stop aggregation as described in Step 5. Start and Stop Aggregation