> Upload the FortiGate VM license file Every Fortinet VM includes a 15-day trial license. During this time the FortiGate VM operates in evaluation mode. Before using the FortiGate VM you must enter the license file that you downloaded from the website upon registration. To upload the FortiGate VM licence file: • In the Evaluation License dialog box, select Enter License.
Registering and downloading your license: If you’re deploying a FortiManager-VM in the Microsoft Azure marketplace, you must obtain a license to activate it. FortiManager-VM for Microsoft Azure supports a bring-your-own-license (BYOL) licensing model. Licenses can be obtained through any Fortinet partner. FortiGate VM models and licensing. If that is the case, the settings for the VM will have to be manually changed to accommodate the new parameters. After placing an order for FortiGate VM, a license registration code is sent to the email address used on the order form. Use the registration number provided to register the FortiGate VM.
The license upload page opens. License upload page: • Select Upload and locate the license file (. Lic) on your computer. Select OK to upload the license file. • Refresh the browser to login. • Enter admin in the Name field and select Login.
The VM registration status appears as valid in the License Information widget once the license has been validated by the FortiGuard Distribution Network (FDN) or FortiManager for closed networks. Modern browsers can have an issue with allowing connecting to a FortiGate if the encryption on the device is too low. Adjusting browser settings does not normally mitigate the issue. If this happens, Admins must use a FTP/TFTP server to apply the license. CLI You can also upload the license file via the CLI using the following CLI command: execute restore vmlicense [ftp| tftp] [:ftp port] Example: The following is an example output when using a tftp server to install license. Exec restore vmlicense tftp license.lic 10.0.1.2 This operation will overwrite the current VM license!Do you want to continue? (y/n)y Please wait.Connect to tftp server 10.0.1.2.
Get VM license from tftp server OK. VM license install succeeded.
Rebooting firewall. The command has the side effect of rebooting the firewall without giving you a chance to back out or delay the reboot, so becareful about the timing of using the command.
Microsoft Azure Stack is an extension of Azure—bringing the agility and innovation of cloud computing to your on-premises environment and enabling the only hybrid cloud that allows you to build and deploy hybrid applications anywhere. We bring together the best of the edge and cloud to deliver Azure services anywhere in your environment. FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall technology combines a comprehensive suite of powerful security features. Application control, firewall, antivirus, IPS, Web filtering and VPN along with advanced features such as an extreme threat database, vulnerability management and flow-based inspection work in concert to identify and mitigate the latest complex security threats. The security-hardened FortiOS operating system is purpose-built for inspection and identification of malware.