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FortiAnalyzer logging

FortiAnalyzer logging

FortiAnalyzer is a remote logging server that helps keep an additional copy of logs from FortiPAM.

To configure FortiAnalyzer logging:
  1. Go to Network > Fabric Connectors.

    Core Network Security opens.

  2. Select FortiAnalyzer Logging and select Edit.

    The Edit Fabric Connector window opens.

  3. In the FortiAnalyzer Settings pane, set the Status as Enabled.

    You now see new options in the Edit Fabric Connector window.

  4. Enter the following information:

    Server

    Enter the server IP address or the FQDN.

    Select Test Connectivity to test the connection to the server.

    Upload option

    Select an upload interval:

    • Real Time

    • Every Minute

    • Every 5 Minute (default)

    • More

    Upload interval

    Select an upload interval:

    • Daily (default)

    • Weekly

    • Monthly

    Note: The option is only available when the Upload option is set to More.

    Day

    From the dropdown, select a day.

    Note: The option is only available when the Upload interval is Weekly.

    Date

    Enter a date for the month.

    Note: The option is only available when the Upload interval is Monthly.

    Time

    Enter a time or select the clock icon to select a time.

    Allow access to FortiPAM REST API

    Enable/disable FortiPAM REST API access (default = enable).

    Verify FortiAnalyzer certificate

    Enable/disable verifying the FortiAnalyzer certificate (default = enable).

    Note: The option is only available when Allow access to FortiPAM REST API is enabled.

  5. Click OK.
  6. In the window that opens, verify the FortiAnalyzer serial number and click Accept.
  7. Check the FortiAnalyzer Status. If the connection is unauthorized, click Authorize to log in to FortiAnalyzer and authorize FortiPAM.

    After establishing a connection between FortiPAM and FortiAnalyzer, subsequent logs are accessible in the corresponding FortiAnalyzer.

    When reviewing logs in Log & Report, you can choose FortiAnalyzer as the log source. See Log & report.

To configure FortiAnalyzer logging via the CLI Example
 config log fortianalyzer setting
   set status enable
   set server faz.fortipam.ca
 end

FortiAnalyzer logging

FortiAnalyzer is a remote logging server that helps keep an additional copy of logs from FortiPAM.

To configure FortiAnalyzer logging:
  1. Go to Network > Fabric Connectors.

    Core Network Security opens.

  2. Select FortiAnalyzer Logging and select Edit.

    The Edit Fabric Connector window opens.

  3. In the FortiAnalyzer Settings pane, set the Status as Enabled.

    You now see new options in the Edit Fabric Connector window.

  4. Enter the following information:

    Server

    Enter the server IP address or the FQDN.

    Select Test Connectivity to test the connection to the server.

    Upload option

    Select an upload interval:

    • Real Time

    • Every Minute

    • Every 5 Minute (default)

    • More

    Upload interval

    Select an upload interval:

    • Daily (default)

    • Weekly

    • Monthly

    Note: The option is only available when the Upload option is set to More.

    Day

    From the dropdown, select a day.

    Note: The option is only available when the Upload interval is Weekly.

    Date

    Enter a date for the month.

    Note: The option is only available when the Upload interval is Monthly.

    Time

    Enter a time or select the clock icon to select a time.

    Allow access to FortiPAM REST API

    Enable/disable FortiPAM REST API access (default = enable).

    Verify FortiAnalyzer certificate

    Enable/disable verifying the FortiAnalyzer certificate (default = enable).

    Note: The option is only available when Allow access to FortiPAM REST API is enabled.

  5. Click OK.
  6. In the window that opens, verify the FortiAnalyzer serial number and click Accept.
  7. Check the FortiAnalyzer Status. If the connection is unauthorized, click Authorize to log in to FortiAnalyzer and authorize FortiPAM.

    After establishing a connection between FortiPAM and FortiAnalyzer, subsequent logs are accessible in the corresponding FortiAnalyzer.

    When reviewing logs in Log & Report, you can choose FortiAnalyzer as the log source. See Log & report.

To configure FortiAnalyzer logging via the CLI Example
 config log fortianalyzer setting
   set status enable
   set server faz.fortipam.ca
 end