Course Description: The FortiManager Fundamentals course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of FortiManager, a centralized management solution offered by Fortinet for managing Fortinet security devices. This course aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to efficiently configure, monitor, and administer multiple Fortinet devices through a single interface.
Throughout the course, participants will delve into various aspects of FortiManager, including its architecture, deployment options, and key features. They will learn how to set up and configure FortiManager for centralized management of Fortinet security devices such as FortiGate firewalls, FortiSwitches, and FortiAPs. Additionally, participants will gain hands-on experience in performing tasks such as device provisioning, policy management, and firmware updates using FortiManager.
Key Topics Covered:
Introduction to FortiManager:
Overview of FortiManager architecture
Deployment options and scalability considerations
Licensing and feature sets
Configuring FortiManager:
Initial setup and configuration
Integration with FortiGate and other Fortinet devices
High availability and redundancy configurations
Device Management:
Adding and managing devices in FortiManager
Device provisioning and configuration synchronization
Firmware management and upgrades
Policy Management:
Centralized policy management across multiple devices
Role-based administration and access control
Policy templates and version control
Scripting:
Scripting tasks with FortiManager CLI and automation tools
Integration with third-party orchestration platforms
Troubleshooting and Best Practices:
Diagnosing common issues with FortiManager
Best practices for efficient management and administration
Performance optimization and resource utilization