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Downloading a log file

Downloading a log file

You can download a log file to save it as a backup or to use outside the FortiAnalyzer unit. The download consists of either the entire log file, or a partial log file, as selected by your current log view filter settings and, if downloading a raw file, the time span specified.

To download a log file:
  1. Go to Log View > Log Browse and select the log file that you want to download.
  2. In the toolbar, click Download.
  3. In the Download Log File(s) dialog box, configure download options:
    • In the Log file format dropdown list, select Native, Text, or CSV.
    • If you want to compress the downloaded file, select Compress with gzip.
  4. Click Download.

Downloading a log file

You can download a log file to save it as a backup or to use outside the FortiAnalyzer unit. The download consists of either the entire log file, or a partial log file, as selected by your current log view filter settings and, if downloading a raw file, the time span specified.

To download a log file:
  1. Go to Log View > Log Browse and select the log file that you want to download.
  2. In the toolbar, click Download.
  3. In the Download Log File(s) dialog box, configure download options:
    • In the Log file format dropdown list, select Native, Text, or CSV.
    • If you want to compress the downloaded file, select Compress with gzip.
  4. Click Download.