FortiAnalyzer
FortiAnalyzer can receive logs and Windows host events directly from endpoints connected to EMS, and you can use FortiAnalyzer to analyze the logs and run reports.
farhanahmed
Staff
Staff
Article Id 361468
Description The articles describe how to troubleshoot 'Generic error' while using 'Sync Devices' option for Log-Fetch in FortiAnalyzer.
Scope FortiAnalyzer.
Solution

After creating a 'Profile' in Log Fetch, the ' Generic error' shows up when selecting 'Sync Devices' options.

 

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To resolve it:

  1. Make sure the Log Fetch Server (remote FortiAnalyzer) is up and reachable.
  2. Before selecting the 'Sync Device', make a fetching request first using 'Request Fetch' option:


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  1. Use the 'Sync Devices' options again and it does not give the error.


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Related documents:

Technical Tip: How to migrate a FortiAnalyzer logs and config to a new system.
Fetcher management - FortiAnalyzer administration guide.
Technical Tip: Debug For Log-Fetch