Microsoft Network Watcher Traffic Analytics Processing GB
Microsoft Network Watcher Traffic Analytics Processing GB provides granular visibility into your Azure network traffic, enabling detailed analysis and optimization of data flow across your cloud resources.
- Data Processing Capacity: Entitlement to process gigabytes of network traffic data for in-depth analysis.
- Enhanced Visibility: Coverage for detailed insights into network communication patterns, security group rules, and traffic flow.
- Performance Optimization: Protection against inefficient network configurations by identifying bottlenecks and suboptimal routing.
- Compliance Support: Entitlement to access logs and traffic data crucial for regulatory compliance and security audits.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Network Watcher Traffic Analytics Processing GB is a platform licensing component that unlocks advanced network traffic analysis capabilities within Azure. This license enables the processing of specified gigabytes of network traffic data, providing deep insights into traffic flow, security group effectiveness, and communication patterns across your Azure virtual networks.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for managing and securing their Azure cloud infrastructure. It integrates with Azure Network Watcher to offer a centralized view of network activity, essential for troubleshooting, performance tuning, and maintaining a secure cloud posture.
- Traffic Flow Analysis: Gain a clear understanding of who is communicating with which Azure resources, how much traffic is being exchanged, and the latency involved.
- Security Group Rule Optimization: Identify and analyze the effectiveness of Network Security Group (NSG) rules, pinpointing overly permissive or unused rules.
- Performance Bottleneck Identification: Detect network performance issues by visualizing traffic patterns and identifying potential choke points.
- Compliance and Auditing: Access detailed logs and traffic data that support regulatory compliance requirements and security investigations.
- Cost Management Insights: Understand traffic patterns that may indicate opportunities for network cost optimization through resource consolidation or configuration changes.
Empower your IT team with the data needed to manage and secure your Azure network effectively, delivering enterprise-grade visibility without the enterprise overhead.
What This Enables
Enable detailed network traffic analysis
Enable teams to visualize traffic flow between Azure resources, identify communication patterns, and understand data volume. Streamline the process of monitoring network activity for security and performance insights.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, virtual network management, security monitoring
Optimize network security group rules
Streamline the review and optimization of Network Security Group (NSG) rules by identifying overly permissive or unused configurations. Automate the detection of potential security misconfigurations that could expose resources.
azure security posture management, network access control, compliance auditing, infrastructure hardening
Identify network performance bottlenecks
Enable teams to pinpoint network performance issues by analyzing traffic latency and volume between resources. Automate the detection of suboptimal routing or congestion points impacting application performance.
application performance monitoring, cloud infrastructure optimization, network troubleshooting, resource utilization analysis
Key Features
Network traffic visualization
Understand communication patterns and data flow between Azure resources to identify security risks and optimize performance.
Security group rule analysis
Identify and remediate overly permissive or unused NSG rules to enhance your Azure security posture.
Performance monitoring
Detect network bottlenecks and latency issues to ensure optimal application performance and user experience.
Log data processing
Access detailed traffic logs essential for compliance, auditing, and security investigations.
Scalable processing capacity
Process gigabytes of network traffic data, providing the depth of analysis required for complex cloud environments.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network security and detailed audit trails to comply with stringent regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making traffic analysis critical for monitoring sensitive data flows.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA and other privacy regulations, necessitating comprehensive monitoring of patient data access and transmission within their cloud infrastructure.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups handle significant customer data and transaction volumes, requiring clear visibility into network traffic to protect sensitive information and ensure PCI DSS compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations often rely on secure and reliable network connectivity for critical systems; traffic analysis helps ensure operational integrity and protect against cyber threats targeting operational technology (OT).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Network Watcher Traffic Analytics Processing GB?
This is a licensing component for Azure Network Watcher that enables the processing of network traffic data for detailed analysis. It allows you to understand traffic flow, security rules, and performance within your Azure virtual networks.
How does this license help with security?
It provides visibility into network traffic, helping you identify unauthorized communication, analyze the effectiveness of your security group rules, and detect potential security threats within your Azure environment.
Is this license suitable for compliance purposes?
Yes, the detailed traffic logs and analysis capabilities provided by Traffic Analytics are crucial for meeting various regulatory compliance requirements and for conducting security audits.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.