SD-WAN Monitor Quiz & Flashcards for FortiAnalyzer

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Which device aggregates log data from one or more Fortinet devices, including FortiGate devices that participate in SD-WAN?

FortiAnalyzer (correct)

SD-WAN

Fortinet

FortiGate

What is the purpose of FortiAnalyzer in the SD-WAN logging and reporting workflow?

To send logs to SD-WAN devices

To run reports on log data

To collect and store SD-WAN logs

To access multiple SD-WAN devices (correct)

How do registered SD-WAN devices send logs to FortiAnalyzer?

Through the FortiAnalyzer GUI

Through the SD-WAN network

Through the FortiGate device (correct)

Through the Fortinet device

What does FortiAnalyzer do with the SD-WAN logs it collects?

Combines and stores them Signup and view all the answers

What can administrators do in the FortiAnalyzer GUI?

View SD-WAN logs, analytics, and reports Signup and view all the answers

What type of logs does FortiAnalyzer collect from SD-WAN devices?

Traffic logs Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of using FortiAnalyzer in the SD-WAN logging and reporting workflow?

Centralized log repository Signup and view all the answers

What does FortiAnalyzer provide a single channel for accessing?

SD-WAN network data Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of FortiGate devices in the SD-WAN logging and reporting workflow?

Aggregate log data Signup and view all the answers

What does FortiAnalyzer act as in the SD-WAN logging and reporting workflow?

Centralized log repository Signup and view all the answers

Which page on FortiManager allows you to view the status of FortiGate devices and their SD-WAN members?

SD-WAN Monitor page Signup and view all the answers

By default, how is the latest status from the device polled on the SD-WAN Monitor page?

Manually refreshed by the administrator Signup and view all the answers

What does the Map View option on the SD-WAN Monitor page show?

Location of devices on a map Signup and view all the answers

How is the member utilization percentage calculated on the SD-WAN Monitor page?

Based on the estimated-upstream-bandwidth and estimated-downstream-bandwidth interface settings Signup and view all the answers

What does FortiAnalyzer do with SD-WAN log data?

Stores the logs in a centralized log repository Signup and view all the answers

What is the workflow for FortiAnalyzer?

Collects logs, sends logs to FortiGate devices, and stores them Signup and view all the answers

Who can view logs for SD-WAN and analytics for SD-WAN using FortiAnalyzer?

FortiAnalyzer administrators Signup and view all the answers

What type of data does the SD-WAN Monitor page display when you click a device?

Utilization and health details Signup and view all the answers

What does FortiManager display when you click a device in the SD-WAN Monitor page?

Historical graphs Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

FortiAnalyzer in SD-WAN Logging and Reporting

FortiAnalyzer aggregates log data from one or more Fortinet devices, including FortiGate devices that participate in SD-WAN.
FortiAnalyzer's purpose is to collect, analyze, and report SD-WAN logs, providing a centralized platform for administrators to monitor and troubleshoot SD-WAN networks.

Log Collection and Analysis

Registered SD-WAN devices send logs to FortiAnalyzer using a secure communication channel.
FortiAnalyzer collects various types of logs from SD-WAN devices, including system logs, traffic logs, and security logs.
FortiAnalyzer analyzes and processes the collected logs, providing insights into SD-WAN network performance, security, and configuration.

FortiAnalyzer GUI and Features

Administrators can access the FortiAnalyzer GUI to view SD-WAN logs, analytics, and reports.
The GUI provides a single channel for accessing SD-WAN logs, analytics, and reports.
Administrators can use FortiAnalyzer to troubleshoot SD-WAN issues, identify security threats, and optimize network performance.

SD-WAN Logging and Reporting Workflow

FortiAnalyzer acts as a centralized log collector and analyzer in the SD-WAN logging and reporting workflow.
FortiGate devices participate in the SD-WAN logging and reporting workflow by sending logs to FortiAnalyzer.
The main benefit of using FortiAnalyzer in the SD-WAN logging and reporting workflow is to provide a centralized platform for monitoring and troubleshooting SD-WAN networks.

FortiManager and SD-WAN Monitor

The SD-WAN Monitor page on FortiManager allows administrators to view the status of FortiGate devices and their SD-WAN members.
By default, FortiManager polls the latest status from the device every 30 seconds on the SD-WAN Monitor page.
The Map View option on the SD-WAN Monitor page displays a graphical representation of the SD-WAN network topology.
The member utilization percentage on the SD-WAN Monitor page is calculated based on the amount of bandwidth used by each SD-WAN member.
FortiAnalyzer provides SD-WAN log data to FortiManager for display on the SD-WAN Monitor page.

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Test your knowledge on checking SD-WAN status and usage using the SD-WAN monitor. Learn about viewing the status of FortiGate devices and their SD-WAN members, and how to manually refresh for the latest status updates.

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