Configuring the system time
You can either manually set the FortiAnalyzer system time or configure the FortiAnalyzer unit to automatically keep its system time correct by synchronizing with a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server.
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For many features to work, including scheduling, logging, and SSL-dependent features, the FortiAnalyzer system time must be accurate. |
To configure the date and time:
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Go to Dashboard
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In the System Information widget, click the edit system time button next to the System Time field.
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Configure the following settings to either manually configure the system time, or to automatically synchronize the FortiAnalyzer unit’s clock with an NTP server:
System Time
The date and time according to the FortiAnalyzer unit’s clock at the time that this pane was loaded or when you last clicked the Refresh button.
Time Zone
Select the time zone in which the FortiAnalyzer unit is located and whether or not the system automatically adjusts for daylight savings time.
Time zone settings can also be for each ADOM. See Creating ADOMs.
Update Time By
Select Set time to manually set the time, or Synchronize with NTP Server to automatically synchronize the time.
Set Time
Manually set the data and time.
Select Date
Set the date from the calendar or by manually entering it in the format: YYYY/MM/DD.
Select Time
Select the time.
Synchronize with NTP Server
Automatically synchronize the date and time.
Server
Enter the IP address or domain name of an NTP server. Click the plus icon to add more servers. To find an NTP server that you can use, go to http://www.ntp.org.
Min
Minimum poll interval in seconds as power of 2 (e.g. 6 means 64 seconds, default = 6).
Max
Maximum poll interval in seconds as power of 2 (e.g. 6 means 64 seconds, default = 10).
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Click the checkmark to apply your changes.