Kentik in Motion: Unlocking the Power of Data Explorer

Kentik Data Explorer is the heart of Kentik, where raw network telemetry is transformed into actionable insights. Yet many users don’t realize just how much they can do with it, or how Data Explorer connects to other parts of the Kentik platform. In this session, we walk through the fundamentals of using Data Explorer effectively, provide real-world examples, and highlight how it ties into workflows such as alerting, dashboards, and troubleshooting.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Kentik in Motion

01:23 Importance of Data Explorer for Traffic Analysis

02:44 Understanding NetFlow and Data Sources

05:27 Exploring Data in Data Explorer

08:58 Building Queries in Data Explorer

10:56 Analyzing Source and Destination IPs

14:17 Narrowing Data Sources for Analysis

16:55 Identifying Traffic Spikes and Applications

17:58 Understanding Layer 4 and Layer 7 Applications

18:58 Using the Analyze Function

20:02 Introduction to Traffic Filtering

22:06 Visualizing Filtered Traffic

24:09 Grouping Results by Network Devices

25:21 Tips for Efficient Filtering

26:30 Exploring Metrics Beyond Bits per Second

28:59 Using Natural Language Queries

30:40 Understanding Visualization Options

32:29 Adjusting Time Range and Aggregation

35:16 Understanding Network Traffic Metrics

36:39 Exploring Total Traffic Metrics

37:37 Grouping and Analyzing Traffic by Source IP

38:35 Identifying Anomalies in Traffic Patterns

41:42 Conclusion