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October 1, 2024

Technical Tip: How to collect backend diagnose information using CLI

  • October 1, 2024
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Description This article describes how to collect backend diagnosis information using CLI.
Scope FortiDeceptor v5.3 and above.
Solution
  1. Use the built-in CLI from the FortiDeceptor web UI:
  2. Type in:

 

diagnose collect enable

 

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  1. Try to reproduce the issue to debug on FortiDeceptor; the backend will collect diagnosis information automatically.
  2. Download the diagnose package from the menu. Below is for v5.x and v6.0.x:

 

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The screenshot below is for v6.1.x:

 
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  1. Turn off the feature by using the command: 'diagnose collect disable'.

 

Notes:

  • Before enabling the diagnostic, reproduce the issue first, then directly enable the diagnostic. 
  • The diagnostic package is encrypted. Only TAC and product teams can decrypt it for advanced troubleshooting.