WSM User Guide - WatchGuard Technologies

WSM User Guide - WatchGuard Technologies WSM User Guide - WatchGuard Technologies

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Setting Up the Log ServerSetting Up the Log ServerThe Log Server collects logs from each WatchGuard® Firebox® managed by WSM.1 On the computer that has the Log Server software installed, select the Log Server icon from theWatchGuard toolbar.If the WatchGuard toolbar does not appear, right-click in the system tray and select Toolbars > WatchGuard.,The WatchGuard Log Server Configuration dialog box appears.2 Type the encryption key to use for the secure connection between the Firebox and the Log Servers.Log Server encryption keys are a minimum of eight characters.3 Confirm the encryption key.4 Select a directory to keep all logs, reports, and report definition files. We recommend that you usedefault location.5 Click OK.6 Click Start > Control Panel. Go to Power Options. Select the Hibernate tab and disablehibernation. This is to prevent the Log Server from shutting down when the computer hibernates.7 Make sure the Log Server and the Firebox are set to the same system time. For information onsetting system time, see the “Basic Firebox Administration” chapter.Changing the Log Server encryption keyTo change the encryption key on the Log Server:1 Right-click the Log Server icon on the WatchGuard toolbar and select Status/Configuration.2 Select File > Set Log Encryption Key.82 WatchGuard System Manager

Setting up the Firebox for a Designated Log Server3 Type the new log encryption key two times.4 In Policy Manager, select Logging and type the new log encryption key.5 Click OK.6 Do the same procedure on the Firebox.Setting up the Firebox for a Designated Log ServerIt is recommended that you have a minimum of one Log Server to use WatchGuard System Manager.You can select a different primary Log Server and one or more backup Log Servers.1 From Policy Manager, select Setup > Logging.The Logging Setup dialog box appears.2 Select the Log Server or servers you want to use. Click the Send log messages to the Log Serversat these IP addresses check box.Adding a Log Server for a Firebox1 From Policy Manager, select Setup > Logging.The Logging Setup dialog box appears.User Guide 83

Setting Up the Log ServerSetting Up the Log ServerThe Log Server collects logs from each <strong>WatchGuard</strong>® Firebox® managed by <strong>WSM</strong>.1 On the computer that has the Log Server software installed, select the Log Server icon from the<strong>WatchGuard</strong> toolbar.If the <strong>WatchGuard</strong> toolbar does not appear, right-click in the system tray and select Toolbars > <strong>WatchGuard</strong>.,The <strong>WatchGuard</strong> Log Server Configuration dialog box appears.2 Type the encryption key to use for the secure connection between the Firebox and the Log Servers.Log Server encryption keys are a minimum of eight characters.3 Confirm the encryption key.4 Select a directory to keep all logs, reports, and report definition files. We recommend that you usedefault location.5 Click OK.6 Click Start > Control Panel. Go to Power Options. Select the Hibernate tab and disablehibernation. This is to prevent the Log Server from shutting down when the computer hibernates.7 Make sure the Log Server and the Firebox are set to the same system time. For information onsetting system time, see the “Basic Firebox Administration” chapter.Changing the Log Server encryption keyTo change the encryption key on the Log Server:1 Right-click the Log Server icon on the <strong>WatchGuard</strong> toolbar and select Status/Configuration.2 Select File > Set Log Encryption Key.82 <strong>WatchGuard</strong> System Manager

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