FortiGate
FortiGate Next Generation Firewall utilizes purpose-built security processors and threat intelligence security services from FortiGuard labs to deliver top-rated protection and high performance, including encrypted traffic.
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Article Id 364201
Description This article describes how to send logs to FortiManager when the FortiAnalyzer feature is enabled on FortiManager.
Scope FortiGate.
Solution

FortiManager can also act as a logging and reporting device. FortiManager requires additional resources(CPU, memory,y, and disk) to process logs and reports.

 The 

FortiAnalyzer feature needs to be enabled on FortiManager, Click on the below link and reference the document to enable the FortiAnlayzer feature on FortiManager: Technical Tip: How to enable FortiAnalyzer features in FortiManager

 

On FortiGate, FortiManager must be connected as central management in the security Fabric.

 

Configuration on FortiGate:

Go on Security Fabric -> Loggin&Analytics -> FortiAnalyzer -> Enable Status -> Enter FortiManager IP address as server and select 'OK;. It will show the FortiManager certificate prompt page and accept the certificate verification.

 

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After accepting FortiManager certificate verification it will show connected.

 

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Once FortiManager is connected check logs in Log view on FortiManager.

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