Downloading a log file
You can download a log file to save it as a backup or for use outside the FortiManager unit. The download consists of either the entire log file, or a partial log file, as selected by your current log view filter settings and, if downloading a raw file, the time span specified.
To download a whole log file:
1. Go to Log View > [ADOM name] > Log Browse > Log Browse.
2. Expand the group name or device name to view the list of available log files under each log type.
3. Select the specific log file (wlog.log, elog.log, etc.) that you want to download.
4. Select Download.
5. Select the log file format, either a text file or a csv file.
6. Select OK.
If prompted by your web browser, select a location to where save the file, or open the file without saving.
To download a partial log file:
1. Go to Log View > [ADOM name] > Log Browse > Log Browse.
2. Expand the group name or device name to view the list of available log files under each log type.
3. Select the specific log file (wlog.log, elog.log, etc.) that you want to download.
4. Select Display.
5. Select a filter icon to restrict the current view to only items which match your criteria, then select OK.
Filtered columns have a green filter icon. For more information about filtering log views, see “Filtering logs” on page....
6. Select Download.
7. Select the log file format, either a text file or a csv file.
8. Select OK.
If prompted by your web browser, select a location to where save the file, or open the file without saving.