After downloading the image, you can deploy it on your KVM environment:
While the keyword specifies .kvm.qcow2, you may want to run this image on Proxmox (uses QCOW2 natively) or VMware. For VMware ESXi:
# Convert qcow2 to vmdk (streamOptimized)
qemu-img convert -f qcow2 fgt-vm64-kvm-v7.2.3.f-build1262-fortinet.out.kvm.qcow2 -O vmdk fortinet-7203.vmdk
For VirtualBox:
qemu-img convert -f qcow2 source.qcow2 -O vdi fortinet.vdi
FortiGate is a comprehensive suite of security appliances that protect networks, applications, and devices from cyber threats. The virtual appliance version, specifically designed for virtual environments, offers the same level of security and features as its hardware counterpart but in a software-defined form. This allows businesses to leverage the benefits of virtualization while maintaining robust security.
If you are planning to deploy this file: After downloading the image, you can deploy it
FortiGate VM images are proprietary software owned by Fortinet, Inc. They are not freely distributable without a valid license. Downloading these files from unofficial sources would likely:
First boot:
License activation:
Regardless of where you obtained the file (even officially), follow these steps: For VirtualBox: qemu-img convert -f qcow2 source