Initial set up
To connect to the FortiAnalyzer-BigData GUI:
- Install the SFP RJ45 transceiver module into one of the SFP interfaces on the FortiAnalyzer-BigData Switch Module #2.
- Connect the RJ45 port on the transceiver module to the management computer using the supplied Ethernet cable.
- Enable DHCP or set the management computer's IP address to be on the same subnet as FortiAnalyzer-BigData.
For example:- IP address: 192.168.1.10
- Netmask: 255.255.255.0
- On the management computer, open a supported web browser and visit https://192.168.1.98.
- Log in with the username
admin
and no password.
The FortiAnalyzer-BigData GUI loads.
To set up the system via the FortiAnalyzer-BigData Setup wizard:
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Configure the default (Root) Storage Pool.
- Modify the Keep Logs For days, or use the default value.
- Modify the Allocated space, or use the default value to use the entire disk space.
- You are able to create more Storage Pools later, if needed. You can create up to 5 Storage Pools.
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Click Next.
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Apply the recommended configurations.
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In this step, the system automatically adjusts the optimized configurations to adapt to the underlying hardware spec.
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Click Setup to begin the initial setup process.
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The system will perform the necessary setup steps and start all services. After it is complete, you can log into the portal. See below.
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