Virtual machine sizing

A description of the virtual machine (VM) sizing requirements for Nozomi Networks sensors.

The following information describes the minimum size requirements for sensor instances when they run on virtual machines. These values are based on assumed amounts of nodes and throughput, and are based on a simplified model. You should consider these recommendations as a starting point for calculating the best size for your virtual machine (VM).

There are more elements affecting the instantaneous and average use of resources, such as the:
  • Hypervisor hardware
  • Specific protocol distributions
  • Loading time machine snapshots
  • Running of queries on big data sets etc.
Because of this, different settings might be required and should be tested during deployment.

In the table below, network elements are defined as the sum of nodes, links, and variables.