Managing reports – FortiAnalyzer – FortiOS 6.2.3

Managing reports

You can manage reports by going to Reports > Report Definitions > All Reports. Some options are available as buttons on the toolbar. Some options are available in the right-click menu. Right-click a report to display the menu.

Organizing reports into folders

You can create folders to organize reports.

To organize reports into folders:

1. If using ADOMs, ensure that you are in the correct ADOM.
2. Go to Reports > Report Definitions > All Reports.
3. Click Folder in the toolbar, and select Create New Folder.
4. Specify the folder name and location and click OK. The folder is now displayed in the report list.

You can now create, clone, or import reports into this folder.

Importing and exporting reports

You can transport a report between FortiAnalyzer units. You can export a report from the FortiAnalyzer unit to the management computer. The report is saved as a .dat file on the management computer. You can then import the report file to another FortiAnalyzer unit.

To export reports:

1. If using ADOMs, ensure that you are in the correct ADOM.
2. Go to Reports > Report Definitions > All Reports.
3. In the content pane, select a report, and select More > Export in the toolbar to save the file to the management computer.

To import reports:

1. If using ADOMs, ensure that you are in the correct ADOM.
2. Go to Reports > Report Definitions > All Reports.
3. In the content pane, click More > Import in the toolbar. The Import Report dialog box opens.
4. Drag and drop the report file onto the dialog box, or click Browse and locate the file to be imported on your local computer.
5. Select a folder to save the report to from the dropdown list.
6. Click OK to import the report.

Report template library

Because the cut, copy, and paste functions need access to the clipboard of your operating system, some Internet browsers either block it when called from the layout editor toolbar, or ask you to explicitly agree to it. If you’re blocked from accessing the clipboard by clicking the respective cut, copy and paste buttons from the toolbar or context menu, you can always use keyboard shortcuts.

A report template defines the charts and macros that are in the report, as well as the layout of the content.

You can use the following items to create a report template:

• Text l Images l Tables
• Charts that reference datasets l Macros that reference datasets

Datasets for charts and macros specify what data are used from the Analytics logs when you generate the report. You can also create custom charts and macros for use in report templates.

Creating report templates

You can create a report template by saving a report as a template or by creating a totally new template.

To create a report template:

1. If using ADOMs, ensure that you are in the correct ADOM.
2. Go to the Reports > Report Definitions> Templates.
3. In the toolbar of the content pane, click Create New.
4. Set the following options:
   3. If you are in a Security Fabric ADOM, the Category must be SecurityFabric. d. Language.
5. Use the toolbar to insert and format text and graphics for the template. In particular, use the Insert Chart and Insert Macro buttons to insert charts and macros into the template.

For a description of the fields, see Reports Layout tab on page 120. For information about creating charts and macros, see Creating charts on page 130 and Creating macros on page 134.

6. Click OK.

The new template is now displayed on the template list.

To create a report template by saving a report:

1. If using ADOMs, ensure that you are in the correct ADOM.
2. Go to Reports > Report Definitions > All Reports.
3. In the content pane, select the report from the list, and click Edit in the toolbar.
4. In the Layout tab, click the Save As Template button in the toolbar.
5. In the Save as Template dialog box, set the following options, and click OK:
   3. If you are in a Security Fabric ADOM, the Category must be SecurityFabric.

The new template is now displayed on the template list.

Viewing sample reports for predefined report templates

You can view sample reports for predefined report templates to help you visualize how the reports would look.

To view sample reports:

1. If using ADOMs, ensure that you are in the correct ADOM.
2. Go to the Reports > Report Definitions > Templates.
3. In the content pane, click the HTML or PDF link in the Preview column of a template to view a sample report based on the template.

Managing report templates

You can manage report templates in Reports > Report Definitions> Templates. Some options are available as buttons on the toolbar. Some options are available in the right-click menu. Right-click a template to display the menu.

List of report templates

FortiAnalyzer includes report templates you can use as is or build upon when you create a new report. FortiAnalyzer provide different templates for different devices.

You can find report templates in Reports > Report Definitions > Templates.

FortiGate report templates

FortiCache report templates

FortiClient report templates

FortiDDoS report templates

Template – FortiDDoS Default Report

FortiMail report templates

FortiProxy report templates

FortiSandbox report templates

FortiWeb report templates

Fabric report templates

Template – Fortinet Email Risk Assessment