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FortiAnalyzer Version 3.0 MR3 Administration Guide
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Log rolling Content archive
When a content log file reaches its maximum size, or reaches the scheduled log
rolling time, the FortiAnalyzer unit saves the content log files with an incremental
number, and starts a new content log file with the same name. For example, the
current content log is clog.log. Any subsequent saved content logs appear as
clog. n .log, where n is the number of rolled logs. For example, clog.4.log.
To enable log rolling, go to Content Archive > Config .
Figure 34: Log rolling settings
Reuse Settings from
Standard Logs Select to use the same settings that you set for standard log files,
set in Log > Config .
Log file should not
exceed The maximum size of a content log file that the FortiAnalyzer unit
saves to the hard disk.
When the content log file reaches the specified maximum size, the
FortiAnalyzer unit saves current content log file with an
incremental number and starts a new active log file.
Log file should be
rolled Set the time of day, when the FortiAnalyzer unit saves the current
content log file and starts a new active log file. Select Optional if
you do not want to use this option.
Enable log uploading Select to upload content log files to an FTP server whenever a
content log file rolls.
Server type Select the type of uploading server. Select from:
• File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
• Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)
• Secure Copy Protocol (SCP)
Server IP address Enter the IP address of the FTP server.
Username Enter the user name required to connect to the FTP server. The
user name has a default of “anonymous”. Click the field to enter a
different user name.
Password Enter the password required to connect to the FTP server.
Confirm Password Re-enter the password to ensure it is entered correctly.
Directory Enter a specific directory on the FTP server to save the log file.