In which NetFlow configuration step do you associate a NetFlow record with a NetFlow exporter?

The association between a NetFlow record and a NetFlow exporter occurs during the configuration of a monitor. This step involves defining how the flow data is collected, processed, and exported. A monitor in NetFlow is a logical entity that holds all the configuration information for capturing and reporting network traffic flow. When configuring a monitor, a network administrator specifies which flow records to use for traffic analysis and links these records to an exporter, which sends the collected data to a designated collector or analysis tool.

This step is crucial as it allows for granular control over the types of flows being monitored and the method by which this data is sent out for further analysis. The other options involve different aspects of network configuration; defining a flow relates to the types of packets or connections to be evaluated, setting up IP SLA pertains to monitoring network performance metrics, and creating a VLAN focuses on segmenting network traffic rather than on monitoring it.