Top Conversations report reveals end points participating in network traffic streams (conversations) and the application level protocol they employ for the selected interval. By default, this report shows the top n conversations.

Understand column data

The default view of each report contains a grid with the following columns:

  • Conversation. Host ID or IP address of source and destination endpoints (SourceHost —> DestinationHost).
  • Application. Application layer protocol being used. For example FTP, HTTP, SMTP.
    • Bytes. Combined (incoming/outgoing) number of bytes transferred. (Use Report Settings

      Sort by option to rank the list by packet or flow count, not bytes.)
  • Bit Rate. Total average bit rate.
  • Byte Percentage. Percentage of overall traffic.

To display Flow and Packet measurements, click a column heading ( ) for column selection list ( ). You can also include:

  • Sender IP. Conversation originator's IP address.
  • Receiver IP. Conversation target IP address.
  • Sender Latitude. Conversation originator's degrees latitude.
  • Sender Longitude. Conversation originator's degrees longitude.
  • Receiver Latitude. Conversation target's degrees latitude.
  • Receiver Longitude. Conversation target's degrees longitude.
  • Sender Hostname. Conversation originator's hostname.
  • Receiver Hostname. Conversation destination hostname.
  • Sender Location. Field composed of conversation originator City, State, and Country identifiers.
  • Sender City. Top conversation city.
  • Sender Subdivision. Subdivision for the conversation city.
  • Sender Country. Country for the conversation city.
  • Receiver Location. Field composed of conversation target City, State, and Country identifiers.
  • Receiver City. Top conversation city.
  • Receiver Subdivision. Subdivision for the conversation city.
  • Receiver Country. Country for the conversation city.

    More...

    Generate a report

    Choose source.Choose a networking device or single physical or virtual interface. Choose traffic direction across an interface.

    Choose time constraints. Choose times. (Subject to NTA collection interval and retention policies.)Choose, filter, and reorder columns. Choose and hide columns, reorder columns, and apply advanced filters to customize your data view.

    Chart, adjust output, and visualize. Apply chart, geo mapping (World Map), and display options in Report Settings dialog (optional).

  • Export report data

    Report data can be exported from WhatsUp Gold, reused, and distributed in multiple formats. Select Expand () from the Dashboard Options () menu. After the report has been expanded, select the Export Data icon to access the following options:

    • HTML. Generate and download a .htm file presenting your report data as it appears in the WhatsUp Gold user interface.
    • Excel. Generate and download a .xml spreadsheet containing your report data.
    • CSV. Generate and download a .csv file containing your report data.
    • Text. Generate and download a .txt file containing your report data.
    • Schedule Export. Set a recurring date and time, format, and email destination for report data export.