Configuring remote logging and central management – Fortinet FortiGuard Analysis 1.2.0 User Manual
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Setup
Configuring a device to use the service
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Select the Expand Arrow beside Analysis & Management Service Options to
reveal the available options.
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Enter the service account ID in the Account ID field.
The service account ID entered here will be used to identify that the device is
associated with that service account.
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Select Apply.
In the FortiGuard Subscription Services area of the FortiGuard page, you should
see a green checkmark in the Analysis & Management Service row, as in Figure
4. You should also see a green checkmark on the System dashboard of your
device, under License Information (beside Analysis and Management Service). If
you see an orange X, your device is not properly connected; if you see a gray X,
your device is not connected. For more information, see
between the service and the device” on page 17
.
After successfully configuring your device, you also need to enable central
management, and, if applicable, configure remote logging. For more information,
see
“Configuring remote logging and central management” on page 17
.
Verifying the connectivity between the service and the device
The device connects to the Fortinet Distribution Network (FDN) to validate
connectivity with that Service Account ID. After successful validation, the options
for configuring and using the service become available on the device’s web-based
manager. You should also see a green check mark beside Analysis and
Management Services under License Information in the System dashboard of the
device.
If you have not yet authorized the device to use the service, the service license
status may appear to be Expired or Not Registered, and the device will not be
able to connect to the service. To authorize the device, see
service on devices” on page 38
If you have authorized the device from the portal web site, but the device is still
unable to connect, verify that the device’s system time and time zone are correct.
If these are incorrect, the SSL connection will fail; you must then enter the correct
system time and zone on the FortiGate unit. For more information, see the
FortiGate Administration Guide.
Configuring remote logging and central management
After configuring the Service Account ID on the device’s web-based manager, you
need to also configure central management and, if applicable, logging. The
service provides both central management of the device as well as logging and
reporting capabilities.
The following procedures describe how to enable and configure both remote
logging and central management.