Description: Network flow refers to a network protocol designed to collect information about IP traffic flowing through a network. This protocol allows network administrators and data scientists to monitor, analyze, and manage data traffic, providing a detailed view of how applications and services behave on the network. Through network flow, traffic patterns can be identified, anomalies detected, and network performance optimized. Key features of network flow include the ability to collect real-time data, integration with analysis tools, and the capability to generate detailed reports on network usage. Its relevance lies in the growing need to manage complex networks and ensure security and efficiency in data transmission, especially in enterprise and cloud environments where the volume of information is significantly high. In the context of data science, network flow becomes a valuable source of data that can be analyzed to gain insights into user behavior, application efficiency, and the overall health of network infrastructure.
