Copying log files, Forcing the rollover of log files, Setting log encryption keys – WatchGuard Technologies FireboxTM System 4.6 User Manual

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Working with log files

4

Enter the destination for the files in the Copy to This Directory box.

5

Click Merge.

The log files are merged and saved to the new file in the designated directory.

Copying log files

You can copy a single log file from one location to another, and you can copy the
current, active log file. From LiveSecurity Event Processor:

1

Select File => Copy or Merge Log Files.

2

Click Copy each file individually.

3

Enter the file to copy in the Files to Copy box.

4

Enter the destination for the file in the Copy to This Directory box.

5

Click Copy.

The log file is copied to the new directory with the same file name.

Forcing the rollover of log files

In general, log files roll over based on LiveSecurity Event Processor settings. For more
information, see “Setting the interval for log rollover” on page 75. However, you may
occasionally want to force the rollover of a log file.

• From LiveSecurity Event Processor, select File => Roll Current Log File.

The old log file is saved as

Firebox IP Time Stamp

.wgl

. The Event Processor continues writing

new records to

Firebox IP

.wgl

.

Setting log encryption keys

From LiveSecurity Event Processor:

1

Select File => Set Log Encryption Key.

The Set Log Encryption Key dialog box appears.

2

Enter the log encryption key in the first box. Enter the same key in the box
beneath it to confirm.

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