Technical Tip: Using Automation Stitch to create revision checkpoint after logout

Anthony_E · ‎12-08-2022

Description

This article describes how to use automation to save revision checkpoints on logout only when changes have been made to the config.

Scope

FortiGate v7.0.7.

Solution

In 'Automation' tab:

1) Create a new Action CLI script:

# config system automation-action

edit "Save Revision Checkpoint"

set action-type cli-script

set script "execute backup config flash \"optional description\""

set accprofile "super_admin"

2) Create new Trigger 'Configuration Change':

# config system automation-trigger

edit "Config Changed"

set event-type config-change

3) Create a new Stitch. Name it and assign the trigger and action defined in the previous steps:

# config system automatioh-stitc

edit "auto save revision"

set trigger "Config Changed"

config actions

edit 1

set action "Save Revision Checkpoint"

set required enable