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Searching log messages

FortiGate-1000A/FA2 Administration Guide
To change the columns in the log message display
1 While viewing log messages, select the Column Settings icon.
The Column Settings window opens.
2 To add fields, select them in the Available fields list and select the right arrow button.
3 To remove fields, select them in the Show these fields list and select the left arrow
button.
4 To change the position of a column, select the field in the Show these fields list and
then select Move Up or Move Down as necessary.
5 Select OK.
There are two ways to search log messages: a simple keyword search or an
advanced search that enables you to use multiple keywords and specify a time range.
To perform a simple keyword search
1 Display the log messages you want to search. For more information, see
messages" on page
2 In the Search field, type a keyword and select Go.
The log message list shows only the logs containing the keyword.
To perform an advanced search
1 Display the log messages you want to search. For more information, see
messages" on page
2 Select Advanced Search.
The Log Search window is displayed.
Figure 196:Search for log messages
3 If you want to search for log messages in a particular date range, select the From and
To dates.
4 Select one of the following options:
all of the following
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373.
The message must contain all of the keywords
01-28011-0254-20051115
Log access
"Viewing log
"Viewing log
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