FortiSIEM Importing and Exporting CMDB Report Definitions

Importing and Exporting CMDB Report Definitions

Instead of using the user interface to define a report, you can import report definitions, or you can export a definition, modify it, and import it back into your FortiSIEM virtual appliance. Report definitions follow an XML schema.

Importing a Report Definition

1. Log in to your Supervisor node.
2. Go to CMDB > CMDB Reports.
3. Select the folder where you want to import the report definition, or create a new one.
4. Click Import.
5. Copy your report definition into the text field, and then click Import.

Exporting a Report Definition

1. Log in to your Supervisor node.
2. Go to CMDB > CMDB Reports.
3. Select the report you want to export, and then click Export.
4. Click Copy to Clipboard.
5. Paste the report definition into a text editor, modify it, and then follow the instructions for importing it back into your virtual appliance.

XML Schema for Report Definitions

Importing a CMDB Report Definition

1. Go to Report listing page and select the CMDB Report folder where the report is to be imported.
2. Click Import and see the report showing up in the correct folder.

Exporting a CMDB Report Definition