Packet Capture

Packet Capture is a process by which data packets are intercepted and recorded. Packet Capture operations reveal network performance and integrity issues such as congestion, packet loss, and security threats. Packet Capture results are stored in PCAP files that can be analyzed to obtain information required to address the issues revealed during packet capture operations.

Note

Note

PCAP files are stored in ExtremeCloud IQ for a period of 14 days. To retain PCAP files longer than 14 days, either download them to local storage or upload them to CloudShark. Uploading files to CloudShark requires an existing account.

ExtremeCloud IQ supports basic Packet Capture and Enhanced Packet Capture capabilities, as follows:

Consider the following: