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Jonathan_Body_FTNT
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September 16, 2011

Technical Tip : How to ensure HA hearbeat functionality in VMware ESX environment

  • September 16, 2011
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Description

This article explains how to ensure HA heartbeat functionality in VMware ESX.


Scope

FortiGate-VM v4.0 MR3


Solution

VMware ESX must be deployed in "Promiscuous Mode" to ensure HA heartbeat functionality for the FortiOS environment. This maintains HA heartbeat functionality for the interfaces configured.

There is nothing to add to the FortiOS configuration.
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