When should FortiAnalyzer backups specifically be performed to ensure maximum reliability?

Backups of FortiAnalyzer should be performed after major configuration changes to ensure maximum reliability. This practice is crucial because significant changes to configuration can impact the system's functioning and data integrity. By creating a backup immediately following a major configuration update, you have a reliable restore point that reflects the system's state right before the changes were made. This ensures that if issues arise from the new configurations, you can quickly revert to the previous stable state without losing important data or configurations.

Regularly scheduled backups, such as monthly or daily, do provide a safety net, but they do not guarantee that the backup will capture potential problems introduced by recent changes. Likewise, performing backups only when requested by support reduces proactive management of the system's configuration and responsiveness to changes. Therefore, the best practice is to back up FortiAnalyzer right after any significant configuration adjustments.