Setting Up Flow Accounting (Task Map)

The following table lists the generic tasks for obtaining information about traffic flows by using the flowacct module.

Table 5–1 Configuring Flow Accounting (Task Map)


Task	Description	For Instructions
1. Create a file to contain accounting information for traffic flows.	Use the `acctadm` command to create a file that holds the results of processing by `flowacct`.	How to Create a File for Flow-Accounting Data
2. Define `flowacct` parameters in the IPQoS configuration file.	Define values for the `timer`, `timeout`, and `max_limit` parameters.	How to Enable Accounting for a Class in the IPQoS Configuration File
3. View the contents of the file.	View an example program that can be used to create a utility to read accounting records from a file.	How to Get Instructions for Viewing a Flow-Accounting File