Cisco Secure Network Analytics Virtual Edition Appliance Installation Guide 7.5.2

This document provides detailed instructions for installing Cisco Secure Network Analytics Virtual Edition appliances. It covers the deployment of various components, including the Manager, Data Store, Flow Collector, Flow Sensor, and UDP Director.

The guide outlines installation procedures for multiple virtualization platforms: VMware vCenter, VMware ESXi Stand-Alone Server, KVM, and Nutanix AHV. It emphasizes the importance of preparation, including compatibility checks, resource allocation, and firewall configuration.

Key Appliance Components

• Cisco Secure Network Analytics Manager
• Cisco Secure Network Analytics Data Store
• Cisco Secure Network Analytics Flow Collector
• Cisco Secure Network Analytics Flow Sensor
• Cisco Secure Network Analytics UDP Director

Supported Installation Platforms

• VMware vCenter
• VMware ESXi Stand-Alone Server
• KVM
• Nutanix AHV

Essential Preparation Steps

• Reviewing compatibility requirements for the chosen platform.
• Allocating sufficient resources (CPU, Memory, Storage) as specified in the Resource Requirements section.
• Configuring firewall rules to ensure proper inter-appliance communication.
• Downloading the correct ISO installation files from Cisco Software Central.
• Understanding specific configurations for Data Nodes (e.g., isolated LAN) and Flow Sensors (e.g., monitoring ports).
• Note: VMware Tools should not be installed on the Secure Network Analytics virtual appliances.