Reports – FortiManager 5.2

To create a new dataset:

  1. In the dataset list, either select Create New from the toolbar, or right-click in the dataset list and select Create New from the pop-up menu. The New Dataset dialog box opens.
Create a new dataset
  1. Enter the required information for the new dataset.
Name                              Enter a name for the dataset.
Log Type                        Select a log type from the drop-down list.

l  The following log types are available for FortiGate: Application Control, Attack, DLP Archive, DLP, Email Filter, Event, Traffic, Virus, Web Filter, and Network Scan.

l  The following log types are available for FortiMail: Email Filter, Event, History, and Virus.

l  The following log types are available for FortiWeb: Attack, Event, and

Traffic.

Query                             Enter the SQL query used for the dataset.
Add Variable                   Select the add variable icon to add a variable, expression, and description information.
Test query with specified devices and time period
Devices                           Select All Devices or Specify to select specific devices to run the SQL query against. Use the add device icon to add multiple devices to the query.
Time Period Use the drop-down list to select a time period. When selecting Other, enter the start date, time, end date, and time.
Test                               Select Test to test the SQL query before saving the dataset configuration.
  1. Test the query to ensure that the dataset functions as expected, then select OK to create the new dataset.

To clone a dataset:

  1. In the dataset list, either select a dataset then select Clone from the toolbar, or right-click on the dataset then select Clone from the pop-up menu. The Clone Dataset dialog box opens.
  2. Edit the information as required, then test the query to ensure that the dataset functions as expected.
  3. Select OK to create a new, cloned dataset.

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