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:
Before.
Shut down FortiGate-VM:
execute shutdown
Delete existing data disk:
Create a new disk. 'Create and attach new disk'. Provide the Size disable 'Host caching' and save.
Power on: Power on the machine and look at the console. It will take a few min to format the new disk. After that, it will reboot and FortiGate will start using this disk for log.
Result.
Optionally, reconfigure log settings to keep additional log days.
Note: FortiGate systems allocate 25% of the disk space for system utilities and unexpected quota overflows, leaving around 75% of the disk space usable for log storage.
Additional related articles: How to download Logs from FortiGate GUI Backup logs in plaintext format avoid performing LZ4 decompression Technical Tip: Configuring Firewall for Log Roll Over when Disk Usage Exceeds 80% |
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