| Description |
This article describes how to increase the disk log size of a FortiGate VM. The procedure will delete all existing logs from the FortiGate. Tested with version: v7.0.9 and v7.2.3 |
| Scope | FortiGate Stand-alone FortiGate in azure. |
| Solution |
This procedure will delete all existing logs from the FortiGate: 1) (Optional) Export any logs to archive. 2) Shut down the VM. 3) Azure: - Delete existing Data disk. - Add a new bigger data disk. - (optional) disable Host Caching. - Save. 4) Power on the VM. 5) (Optional) Check 'Serial console' for the VM in Azure. 6) Wait a few minutes as the new disk will be automatically formatted and will be ready to use.
Before.
(2) - Shut down FortiGate VM:
# execute shutdown
(3) - Delete existing data disk:
Create a new disk. 'Create and attach new disk'.
(4) - Power on: Power on the machine and look at the console.
(Final) - Result.
Optionally, reconfigure log settings to keep additional log days. - Check Disk logging' on Administration Guide.
Additional related articles: How to download Logs from FortiGate GUI Backup logs in plaintext format avoid performing LZ4 decompression |
