Plixer Replicator terms

Exporter

A networked device such as a router, switch, or server that generates data and sends it to the Plixer Replicator for replication and forwarding

Collector

SIEMs, Flow Collectors, SNMPTrap Receivers, or other network management systems that analyze data forwarded by the Plixer Replicator from other networked devices

Policy

A Profile parameter that determines whether an Exporter should be included or excluded from its replication and forwarding processes

Profile

A user-defined set of parameters that defines how the Plixer Replicator routes packets from specific Exporters to their corresponding Collectors

Interactive Mode

The command line interface for Plixer Replicator, which allows the user to manage device behavior and settings via a remote SSH session