Description
This article provides steps to generate and analyze local reports.
Scope
FortiGate.
Solution
FortiGate devices that have disk storage can generate local reports. The FortiGate local report has a default template and creating custom reports is not supported.
To verify the disk storage status execute the below command:
get sys status | grep disk
If log hard disk status is available then follow the below steps to enable the feature.
On the FortiGate GUI (FortiOS 7.2.3 and below):
- Go to System -> Feature Visibility. Enable Local Reports and select 'Apply'.
- Go to Log & Report -> Log Settings, make sure 'Enable Local Reports' is enabled.
It can also be enabled from the CLI using the following commands:
config report setting
set pdf-report enable
end
config system setting
set gui-local-reports enable
end
- To generate reports, go to Log & Report -> Local Reports -> Generate Now. The reports can be scheduled at required times under Report Schedule.
On the FortiGate GUI (FortiOS 7.2.4 and above), Local reports is visible by default. To enable Local reports:
- Go to Log & Report -> Log Settings -> Local Logs, enable 'Local reports'.
- Go to Log & Report -> Reports -> Local -> Generate Now.
It can also be enabled from the CLI using the following commands:
config report setting
set pdf-report enable
end
- The reports can be scheduled at required times under Report Schedule. It is also possible to enable 'Email Generated Reports' in order to receive reports via email.
Note:
The Email Generated Reports option is available only if the email server and alert mail are configured. If the option is greyed out, refer to this article.
Local Report Contents and Analysis:
To get the reports with all the details, use the respective UTM in the policy.
Example: If logs regarding websites are required then Web Filter should be enabled in the firewall policy.
Report Contents:
- Bandwidth and Applications.
- Web Usage.
- Emails.
- Threats.
- VPN Usage.
- Admin Login and System Events.
FortiGate local reports are not customizable and can be scheduled for daily or weekly reports only.
Related articles:
Technical Note: How to enable 'Email Generated Reports' when the checkbox is grayed out
Troubleshooting Tip: Email Generated Reports button is grayed out
