System Settings FortiManager 5.2

File Management

Configure the following settings:
Device log files older than Select to enable this feature, type a value in the text field, and select the time period from the drop-down list.
Quarantined files older than Select to enable this feature, type a value in the text field, and select the time period from the drop-down list.
Reports older than Select to enable this feature, type a value in the text field, and select the time period from the drop-down list.
Content archive files older than Select to enable this feature, type a value in the text field, and select the time period from the drop-down list.
Advanced settings
To view and configure advanced settings options, go to the System Settings > Advanced > Advanced Settings page. The Advanced Settings dialog box opens.
Advanced settings

Configure the following settings and then select Apply:
Offline Mode Enabling Offline Mode shuts down the protocol used to communicate with managed devices.
This is a feature you can use to troubleshoot problems, allowing you to change FortiManager unit settings without affect managed devices.FortiManager cannot automatically connect to FortiGate if offline mode is enabled.
ADOM Mode Select the ADOM mode, either Normal or Advanced.
Advanced mode will allow you to assign a VDOM from a single device to a different ADOM, but will result in a reduced operation mode and more complicated management scenarios. It is recommended only for advanced users.
Download WSDL file Select the required WSDL functions and select the Download button to download the WSDL file to your management computer.
When selecting Legacy Operations, no other options can be selected.
Web services is a standards-based, platform independent, access method for other hardware and software APIs. The file itself defines the format of commands the FortiManager will accept as well as the response to expect. Using the WSDL file, third-party or custom applications can communicate with the FortiManager unit and operate it or retrieve information just as an administrative user would from the Web-based Manager or CLI.
Chassis Management Enable chassis management.
Chassis Update Interval Type a chassis update interval. Range: 4 to 1440 minutes Default interval: 15 (minutes)
This option is only available if chassis management is enabled.
Configuration Changes Received from FortiGate Select to either automatically accept changes or to prompt the administrator to accept the changes.
Task List Size Set a limit on the size of the task list.
Verify Installation Select to preview the installation before proceeding.
Allow Install Interface Policy Only Select to manage and install interface based policies only instead of all device and policy configuration.
Download the WSDL file for use with FortiManager XML API.
WSDL file


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