How often should log uploads for rolled logs be configured?

Configuring log uploads for rolled logs to occur daily is crucial for maintaining an effective logging and monitoring system in FortiAnalyzer. This frequency ensures that logs are regularly transferred to the central management system, allowing for timely analysis, reporting, and retention of security incidents and events.

Daily uploads strike a balance between capturing enough data for thorough analysis while preventing potential overflow and lag in the storage system. This configuration helps in keeping the stored logs relatively up to date, enhancing the ability to correlate security events and make informed decisions based on the most recent data. Additionally, with daily uploads, it is easier to manage the volume of logs, ensuring that the system operates efficiently without being overwhelmed by large batches of logs being sent at once.

Other options, such as once a month or every week, might lead to delays in identifying security events or trends, as the data could be too stale. An hourly upload, while providing near real-time data, may be excessive for some environments, potentially causing unnecessary strain on network resources and storage systems without a significant benefit. Thus, a daily upload configuration offers an optimal solution for effective log management.