What features require the system time to be set correctly on FortiAnalyzer?

The system time on FortiAnalyzer is crucial for several features to function correctly, with scheduling and logging being particularly dependent on accurate time settings. When the system time is not set correctly, scheduled tasks, such as reports or backups, may not execute at the intended times, leading to potential data gaps or timing discrepancies in operations.

Logging is equally affected by incorrect time settings. Time-stamped logs are essential for accurate auditing, troubleshooting, and compliance reporting. If timestamps are inaccurate, it complicates the analysis process and can lead to misinterpretation of events, creating confusion during investigations or when correlating logs from different devices.

In contrast, system updates, network configuration, and alerting and monitoring may not necessarily depend on precise system time, as their functionality can remain intact despite time discrepancies. These features primarily rely on operational configurations and connectivity rather than the exact timing of events. Thus, the scheduling and logging features are the most impacted by incorrect time settings.