Deleting log files from the FortiGate web-based manager

Analysis

To download a log file

1Go to Analysis > Log File Browser.

2In the row containing the file you want to download, select Download.

3After the log file downloads to your computer, open the log file.

For more information about log messages, see the FortiGate Log Message Reference.

Deleting log files from the FortiGate web-based manager

You may need to delete logs to remove them from a report or to provide additional space on the FortiGuard Analysis server. You can delete log files from either the FortiGate web-based manager in System > Maintenance > FortiGuard or from the portal web site.

Before deleting logs, you should back up log files by downloading them directly from the FortiGuard Analysis server to ensure that the log files remain available if needed.

Deleting log files from the FortiGate web-based manager does not permanently remove them from the FortiGuard Analysis server. Log files that are deleted from the FortiGate web-based manager will not be included in the report.

To delete any log files older than n months

1In the FortiGate web-based manager, go to System > Maintenance > FortiGuard.

2Select the Expand Arrow beside Analysis & Management Service Options to reveal the available options.

3Select the number of months from the list.

4Select the link: To purge logs older than n month(s) now, please click here.

5Select OK.

Reports

Reports provide an easier way for you to understand what is happening on your network without having to search through numerous log messages. Reports gather log information and put it into a graphical format, providing a quick and easy way to understand what is happening on your network.

Reports can help you in the following ways:

minimize the effort required to identify attack patterns when customizing policies to prevent attacks

monitor Internet surfing patterns for compliance with company policy

identify your web site visitors for potential customers.

 

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