sudo virt-install \ --name fortigate-vm \ --ram 4096 \ --vcpus 2 \ --disk path=/var/lib/libvirt/images/fgt-vm.qcow2,format=qcow2 \ --import \ --os-variant generic \ --network bridge=br0,model=virtio \ --network network=default,model=virtio \ --graphics vnc \ --console pty,target_type=serial \ --noautoconsole
: 30 GB to 100 GB (Required for local log storage, databases, and proxy caching).
: The specific internal build number (Build 1254). fortinet : Indicates the official vendor. fgtvm64kvmv721fbuild1254fortinetoutkvmqcow2
To make the virtual appliance accessible via its intuitive WebUI graphical interface, run the following commands inside the FortiOS Command Line Interface (CLI):
Without a license, the VM runs in evaluation mode (limited throughput, no updates). sudo virt-install \ --name fortigate-vm \ --ram 4096
Telecoms and managed service providers deploy this format on white-box servers to chain virtual security services directly to customer edge routers. Deployment and Installation
We’ll use virt-install (command line) for automation, but a GUI method via virt-manager is also included. To make the virtual appliance accessible via its
config system interface edit port1 set mode static set ip 192.168.1.99 255.255.255.0 set allowaccess ping https ssh http next end Use code with caution. 3. Accessing the Graphical User Interface (GUI)