Component Roles in FortiSIEM: Different components in FortiSIEM have specific roles and
responsibilities, which contribute to the overall performance and functionality of the system.
Query Worker: The query worker component is specifically designed to handle and optimize search
queries within FortiSIEM.
Function: It processes search requests and executes analytic searches efficiently, handling large
volumes of data to provide quick results.
Optimization: By improving the efficiency of query execution, the query worker can significantly
speed up long, ad hoc analytic searches, addressing performance issues.
Performance Impact: Utilizing the query worker ensures that searches are handled by a component
optimized for such tasks, reducing the load on other components and improving overall system
performance.
Reference: FortiSIEM 6.3 User Guide, System Components section, which describes the roles of
different workers, including the query worker, and their impact on system performance.