What is the purpose of the "add device" registration wizard in FortiAnalyzer?

The "add device" registration wizard in FortiAnalyzer is intended to facilitate device registration for log collection. This functionality is critical because it allows network administrators to integrate various Fortinet devices, such as FortiGate firewalls and FortiAP access points, into the FortiAnalyzer system. By registering these devices, FortiAnalyzer can start collecting logs and security events from them, enabling better analysis and reporting.

This log collection capability is essential for conducting in-depth security analyses, compliance reporting, and operational visibility, helping organizations to effectively manage and respond to security incidents. The wizard makes this process straightforward by guiding the user through the necessary steps to ensure that the devices are configured correctly for log collection, thereby optimizing the overall performance of security monitoring.

In contrast, the other options inaccurately represent the primary focus of the wizard. While devices may ultimately be analyzed for performance after being registered, the wizard itself is not directly used for that purpose. Similarly, although configuring device settings is an important aspect of device management, the registration wizard specifically targets the aspect of log collection registration. Specifying device update schedules is a distinct function that does not relate to the primary role of the registration wizard.