Why is it advantageous to resolve IPs on the FortiGate side instead of the FortiAnalyzer side?

Resolving IPs on the FortiGate side instead of the FortiAnalyzer side is advantageous because it reduces load and latency on the FortiAnalyzer. This approach allows the FortiGate to handle the initial burden of resolving and processing IP addresses, which means that the FortiAnalyzer can focus on its primary function of analyzing and reporting without the overhead of IP resolution tasks.

By offloading this function to the FortiGate, the overall system performance is enhanced. This is especially beneficial in environments with high volumes of traffic or numerous logs, where the FortiAnalyzer might experience performance issues if required to perform IP resolution. Thus, this segmentation of duties can lead to more efficient operations and faster analysis and reporting times on the FortiAnalyzer, enhancing the overall performance of the network security solution.