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Priority levels

Priority levels

When a logging severity level is defined, the FortiManager or FortiAnalyzer unit logs all messages at and above the selected severity level. For example, if you select Error, the FortiManager or FortiAnalyzer unit logs Error, Critical, Alert, and Emergency level messages.

The Debug log severity level is rarely used. Debug log messages are useful when the FortiManager or FortiAnalyzer unit is not functioning properly. Debug log messages are only generated if the log severity level is set to Debug. Debug log messages are generated by all subtypes of the event log.

Level (0 is highest)

Name

Description

0

Emergency

The system is unusable or not responding.

1

Alert

Immediate action required. Used in security logs.

2

Critical

Functionality is affected.

3

Error

An error exists and functionality could be affected.

4

Warning

Functionality could be affected.

5

Notification

Information about normal events.

6

Information

General information about system operations. Used in event logs to record configuration changes.

7

Debug

Detailed information useful for debugging purposes.

Priority levels

When a logging severity level is defined, the FortiManager or FortiAnalyzer unit logs all messages at and above the selected severity level. For example, if you select Error, the FortiManager or FortiAnalyzer unit logs Error, Critical, Alert, and Emergency level messages.

The Debug log severity level is rarely used. Debug log messages are useful when the FortiManager or FortiAnalyzer unit is not functioning properly. Debug log messages are only generated if the log severity level is set to Debug. Debug log messages are generated by all subtypes of the event log.

Level (0 is highest)

Name

Description

0

Emergency

The system is unusable or not responding.

1

Alert

Immediate action required. Used in security logs.

2

Critical

Functionality is affected.

3

Error

An error exists and functionality could be affected.

4

Warning

Functionality could be affected.

5

Notification

Information about normal events.

6

Information

General information about system operations. Used in event logs to record configuration changes.

7

Debug

Detailed information useful for debugging purposes.