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FortiMail log types
FortiMail units can record the following types of log messages. The Event log also contains several subtypes. You can view and download these logs from the Log submenu of the Monitor tab.
 
Table 58: Log types
Log type
Subtype
Description
event
config
admin
system
pop3
imap
smtp
update
ha
webmail
Includes system and administration events, such as downloading a backup copy of the configuration.
virus
infected
Includes detections of viruses, as well as antivirus subsystem-related events.
spam
(no subtype)
Includes detections of spam, as well as antispam subsystem-related events, such as when the FortiMail unit loads new FortiGuard Antispam heuristic rules.
statistics
(history)
(no subtype)
Includes all email handled by the FortiMail unit’s build-in MTA or proxies, no matter the email that was successfully or unsuccessfully delivered.
encrypt
(no subtype)
Includes detection of IBE-related events. For more information about IBE, see “Configuring IBE encryption”.
 
 
Avoid recording highly frequent log types to the local hard disk for an extended period of time. Excessive logging frequency can cause undue wear on the hard disk and may cause premature failure.