Plug-In Overview
Plug-ins are downloadable files that extend the functionality of an existing software release. Most plug-ins fall into one of two general categories:
- Classification plug-ins, which can either add the ability to classify new applications, or enhance classification performance for previously-supported applications.
- Feature plug-ins, which add new software features to your unit. Types of feature plug-ins include Xpress (such as an Xpress compression algorithm) and Reporting (such as Real-Time Graphs).
When Packeteer creates a new plug-in, the file will be posted on a Packeteer server for download. You can view and download plug-in files compatible with your software version through the PacketWise browser interface, by using the Packeteer support website, or with the update command in the CLI.
Note: users with a current customer support contract can download and install plug-ins for free. Please contact your reseller to purchase a support contract.
 Tutorial:
Installing and Removing Plug-Ins on a PacketShaper (requires Flash player)
Plug-In Benefits
By enhancing your software release with plug-ins, you can:
Notes:
- Most plug-ins are version-specific. When you view available plug-ins through the PacketWise browser interface or by using the update command in the CLI, only those plug-ins compatible with your PacketWise software version will be shown.
- New releases of PacketWise software generally incorporate the classification capabilities of previously-released classification plug-ins.
- To activate a plug-in after downloading it, you will need to reset your unit.
See also:
Download Plug-Ins
Remove Plug-Ins Using the Browser Interface
Plug-In Compatibility Matrix (Excel spreadsheet)
Plug-In Descriptions
Notify Me When New Plug-Ins Are Available
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