In log forwarding, who is the responsible entity that accepts the logs?

The FAZ server, or FortiAnalyzer server, is the designated entity that accepts logs in a log forwarding scenario. Its primary function is to gather, store, and analyze log data from various Fortinet devices such as FortiGate firewalls. By accepting logs, the FAZ server centralizes log management, which enables comprehensive reporting and analysis of security events and performance metrics.

The server is equipped with the capability to parse and manage log files from multiple sources, ensuring that the data is organized and readily accessible for further insights. This centralized approach enhances the efficiency of monitoring and responding to incidents within a network, highlighting the importance of the FAZ server in Fortinet’s security architecture.

The client device serves different functions, such as generating logs, but it does not accept logs from other devices. Similarly, while a FortiGate device is responsible for logging its own events and forwarding them to the FAZ server, it does not act as a log repository itself. The user interface is primarily a management tool for interacting with the FortiAnalyzer but is not the entity that processes or stores logs.