Technical Tip: For migrating deleted objects after integrating an interface

Migrating an existing interface to FortiLink or a Zone, such as SD-WAN, sometimes causes some objects to be deleted, such as a Firewall Policy Virtual IP address or address object. This shows in the Firewall GUI after the migration is complete. For example:

• Take a configuration backup before the migration.
• After the migration, take a screen shot from the GUI to identify the failed policy number and address objects.
• Open the previous configuration in a Notepad++.
• On the keyboard, press 'CTRL+F' and, under Find What Field, enter 'Port3'. Select 'Mark', then 'Mark All'.
  
  

• This will Mark all the Port3s in the configuration file, including address object and Policy.
• After, scroll down to the Firewall Policy.
  
  

• Replace the srcintf with FortiLink and put it at the Firewall from the CLI.
• This technique is helpful if multiple policies and address objects are missing. Use the 'Find and Replace' option to replace them all.