FORTINET-NSE56 Nse5 Fortianalyzer Operations Practice Question
What is the default port used for log transmission from FortiGate to FortiAnalyzer?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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514
FortiAnalyzer uses TCP port 514 for Syslog, but OFTP/FortiGate-to-Analyzer traffic typically uses port 514 or SSL-encrypted channels.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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443
Why it's wrong here
HTTPS is for management.
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80
Why it's wrong here
HTTP is not for log transport.
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8888
Why it's wrong here
This is not the default logging port.
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514
Why this is correct
514 is the standard port for log transmission.
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