SonicOS 8 TZ Series Getting Started Guide

AppFlow Monitoring

The following are a few quick tips for monitoring the AppFlow reports. For more details on AppFlow monitoring, refer SonicOS 8 Monitor Guide.

When viewing the AppFlow Monitor option (Monitor | AppFlow | AppFlow Monitor), ensure to use the firewall in configuration mode and logged in as admin. You can access the applications through the firewall. You can also gather information on a per-user and per-session basis.

To monitor per user.

  1. Navigate to Monitor | AppFlow | AppFlow Monitor > Users.
  2. Select the USER checkbox.
  3. Click +Add to Filter. Each tab shows only user-filtered data for websites and activity.

  4. Click the Web Activity tab and view reports listed by Domain Name, UL and Web Rating. Traffic data rates and threat data are also includes in this display.