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New-AzureRmNetworkWatcherPacketCapture

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Module:
AzureRM.Network

Creates a new packet capture resource and starts a packet capture session on a VM.

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Although the AzureRM module may still function, it's no longer maintained or supported, placing any continued use at the user's discretion and risk. Please refer to our migration resources for guidance on transitioning to the Az module.

Syntax

New-AzureRmNetworkWatcherPacketCapture
   -NetworkWatcher <PSNetworkWatcher>
   -PacketCaptureName <String>
   -TargetVirtualMachineId <String>
   [-StorageAccountId <String>]
   [-StoragePath <String>]
   [-LocalFilePath <String>]
   [-BytesToCapturePerPacket <Int32>]
   [-TotalBytesPerSession <Int32>]
   [-TimeLimitInSeconds <Int32>]
   [-Filter <System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Microsoft.Azure.Commands.Network.Models.PSPacketCaptureFilter]>]
   [-AsJob]
   [-DefaultProfile <IAzureContextContainer>]
   [-WhatIf]
   [-Confirm]
   [<CommonParameters>]
New-AzureRmNetworkWatcherPacketCapture
   -NetworkWatcherName <String>
   -ResourceGroupName <String>
   -PacketCaptureName <String>
   -TargetVirtualMachineId <String>
   [-StorageAccountId <String>]
   [-StoragePath <String>]
   [-LocalFilePath <String>]
   [-BytesToCapturePerPacket <Int32>]
   [-TotalBytesPerSession <Int32>]
   [-TimeLimitInSeconds <Int32>]
   [-Filter <System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Microsoft.Azure.Commands.Network.Models.PSPacketCaptureFilter]>]
   [-AsJob]
   [-DefaultProfile <IAzureContextContainer>]
   [-WhatIf]
   [-Confirm]
   [<CommonParameters>]
New-AzureRmNetworkWatcherPacketCapture
   -Location <String>
   -PacketCaptureName <String>
   -TargetVirtualMachineId <String>
   [-StorageAccountId <String>]
   [-StoragePath <String>]
   [-LocalFilePath <String>]
   [-BytesToCapturePerPacket <Int32>]
   [-TotalBytesPerSession <Int32>]
   [-TimeLimitInSeconds <Int32>]
   [-Filter <System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Microsoft.Azure.Commands.Network.Models.PSPacketCaptureFilter]>]
   [-AsJob]
   [-DefaultProfile <IAzureContextContainer>]
   [-WhatIf]
   [-Confirm]
   [<CommonParameters>]

Description

The New-AzureRmNetworkWatcherPacketCapture cmdlet creates a new packet capture resource and starts a packet capture session on a VM. The length of the Packet Capture sessions can be configured via a time constraint or a size constraint. The amount of data captured for each packet can also be configured. Filters can be applied to a given packet capture session, allowing you to customize the type of packets captured. Filters can restrict packets on local and remote IP addresses & address ranges, local and remote ports & port ranges, and the session level protocol to be captured. Filters are composable, and multiple filters can be applied to provide you with granularity of capture.

Examples

Example 1: Create a Packet Capture with multiple filters

$nw = Get-AzurermResource | Where {$_.ResourceType -eq "Microsoft.Network/networkWatchers" -and $_.Location -eq "WestCentralUS" } 
$networkWatcher = Get-AzureRmNetworkWatcher -Name $nw.Name -ResourceGroupName $nw.ResourceGroupName 

$storageAccount = Get-AzureRmStorageAccount -ResourceGroupName contosoResourceGroup -Name contosostorage123

$filter1 = New-AzureRmPacketCaptureFilterConfig -Protocol TCP -RemoteIPAddress "1.1.1.1-255.255.255" -LocalIPAddress "10.0.0.3" -LocalPort "1-65535" -RemotePort "20;80;443"
$filter2 = New-AzureRmPacketCaptureFilterConfig -Protocol UDP 
New-AzureRmNetworkWatcherPacketCapture -NetworkWatcher $networkWatcher -TargetVirtualMachineId $vm.Id -PacketCaptureName "PacketCaptureTest" -StorageAccountId $storageAccount.id -TimeLimitInSeconds 60 -Filter $filter1, $filter2

In this example we create a packet capture named "PacketCaptureTest" with multiple filters and a time limit. Once the session is complete, it will be saved to the specified storage account. Note: The Azure Network Watcher extension must be installed on the target virtual machine to create packet captures.

Parameters

-AsJob

Run cmdlet in the background

Type:SwitchParameter
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-BytesToCapturePerPacket

Bytes to capture per packet.

Type:Nullable<T>[Int32]
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-Confirm

Prompts you for confirmation before running the cmdlet.

Type:SwitchParameter
Aliases:cf
Position:Named
Default value:False
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-DefaultProfile

The credentials, account, tenant, and subscription used for communication with azure.

Type:IAzureContextContainer
Aliases:AzureRmContext, AzureCredential
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-Filter

Filters for packet capture session.

Type:List<T>[PSPacketCaptureFilter]
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-LocalFilePath

Local file path.

Type:String
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-Location

Location of the network watcher.

Type:String
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

-NetworkWatcher

The network watcher resource.

Type:PSNetworkWatcher
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-NetworkWatcherName

The name of network watcher.

Type:String
Aliases:Name
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-PacketCaptureName

The packet capture name.

Type:String
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-ResourceGroupName

The name of the network watcher resource group.

Type:String
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-StorageAccountId

Storage account Id.

Type:String
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-StoragePath

Storage path.

Type:String
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-TargetVirtualMachineId

The target virtual machine ID.

Type:String
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:True
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-TimeLimitInSeconds

Time limit in seconds.

Type:Nullable<T>[Int32]
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-TotalBytesPerSession

Total bytes per session.

Type:Nullable<T>[Int32]
Position:Named
Default value:None
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:True
Accept wildcard characters:False

-WhatIf

Shows what would happen if the cmdlet runs. The cmdlet is not run.

Type:SwitchParameter
Aliases:wi
Position:Named
Default value:False
Required:False
Accept pipeline input:False
Accept wildcard characters:False

Inputs

PSNetworkWatcher

Parameters: NetworkWatcher (ByValue)

String

Parameters: NetworkWatcherName (ByValue)

Nullable<T>[[System.Int32, mscorlib, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089]]

Outputs

PSPacketCaptureResult

Notes

Keywords: azure, azurerm, arm, resource, management, manager, network, networking, network watcher, packet, capture, traffic