FortiLog Administration Guide Version 1.6
Connecting to the FortiLog Unit
In order for FortiLog to receive log files, you need to configure the FortiGate, FortiMail or syslog devices to send log files to the FortiLog unit. You also need to configure the FortiLog unit to accept the log files from these devices.
This chapter explains how to set up your devices to send log files to the FortiLog unit running in Active mode. If you are using the FortiLog device in Passive mode, you do not have to read this chapter.
This chapter includes:
•Sending device logs to the FortiLog unit
•Configuring the FortiLog unit
Sending device logs to the FortiLog unit
When running in Active mode, the FortiLog unit collects log files from FortiGate, FortiMail and syslog devices and uses those logs to generate detailed reports. Before this can occur, you need to configure the devices to send the log files to the FortiLog unit. You also need to configure the FortiLog unit to receive the log files.
Configuring FortiGate unit running FortiOS 2.8
To configure the FortiGate unit to send log files to the FortiLog unit
1Log on to the FortiGate unit.
2Go to Log&Report > Log Config.
3Select FortiLog.
4Select the blue arrow beside the FortiLog selection.
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