• Which host operating system will you use?
• Do you want to permit remote access to your monitor or access your monitor only at the console?
• Do you want to implement a silent network sniffer?
• Do you need portability of the capture files?
• What are the technical skills of those responsible for the monitor?
• How much data traverses the network?
It is important to choose appropriate:
1. Operating system
2. Remote access
3. Silent sniffers
4. Data file formats