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junglecom
junglecom
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February 19, 2013
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Install VMware Tools on Fortigate Virtual Appliance

  • February 19, 2013
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Is it possible to install VMware Tools on Fortigate Virtual Appliance?

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    Rick_H
    Rick_H
    New Member
    February 19, 2013
    I could definitely be wrong, but I' m going to guess no. FortiOS is proprietary to Fortinet equipment and VMware tools, to the best of my knowledge, have only been compiled for Windows and certain *nixes.
    junglecom
    junglecomAuthor
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    February 20, 2013
    That sucks How are we going to be able to control the vm within vcenter i wonder?
    Rick_H
    Rick_H
    New Member
    February 20, 2013
    VMware tools are not a requirement for vCenter-managed hosts even when using more typical OSs. They are helpful to be sure, but not necessary. You' ll still be able to perform " hard" power-ups and power-downs with the relevant controls within the vSphere Client. Otherwise, your interaction will be basically the same as it would be on a hard appliance... you' ll just have the flexibility and nimbleness of a VM.
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