Importing a log file
Imported log files can be useful when restoring data or loading log data for temporary use. For example, if you have older log files from a device, you can import these logs to the FortiManager unit so that you can generate reports containing older data.
Importing log files is also useful when changing your RAID configuration. Changing your RAID configuration reformats the hard disk, erasing the log files. If you back up the log files, after changing the RAID configuration, you can import the logs to restore them to the FortiManager unit.
To import a log file:
1. Go to Log View > Log Browse.
2. Select Import in the toolbar.
The Import Log File dialog box opens.
3. Select the device to which the imported log file belongs from the Device field drop-down list, or select [Take From Imported File] to read the device ID from the log file.
If you select [Take From Imported File] your log file must contain a device_id field in its log messages.
4. In the File field, select Browse. and find to the log file on the management computer.
5. Select OK.
A message appears, stating that the upload is beginning, but will be cancelled if you leave the page.
6. Select OK.
The upload time varies depending on the size of the file and the speed of the connection.
After the log file has been successfully uploaded, the FortiManager unit will inspect the file:
• If the device_id field in the uploaded log file does not match the device, the import will fail. Select Return to attempt another import.
• If you selected [Take From Imported File], and the FortiManager unit’s device list does not currently contain that device, a message appears after the upload. Select OK to import the log file and automatically add the device to the device list.
