Fortinet FortiLog-400 - Manual (Page 8)

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Operational Modes Introduction
Operational Modes
The FortiLog device can operate in two modes: Active mode or Passive mode. The
web-based interface provides an interface that reflects each models’ functionality.
Active Mode
Active mode is the default mode for the FortiLog unit. In Active mode, the FortiLog unit
can receive log files from FortiGate, FortiClient, FortiMail and syslog devices. Using
the reporting features, you can use the FortiLog unit to view the log files and generate
more than 130 different reports for hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, and even quarterly
reviews of any device traffic.
Figure 2: FortiLog unit in Active mode
Using FortiLog to analyze logs and generate reports enables you to proactively secure
networks before threats arise, avoid network abuses, manage bandwidth
requirements, monitor Web site visits, and ensure appropriate usage of the network by
employees.
The FortiLog unit also acts as a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device. Use the
FortiLog unit as a means of backing up or storing important information or using the
extra hard disk space as a file server or repository. Any computer using NFS or
Windows sharing can mount the FortiLog hard drive to save and retrieve files.