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Abdal_opr
New Member
February 10, 2025
Question

New os-check for ssl vpn in FortiManager

  • February 10, 2025
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Hello,


I want to create a new operating system to include it in the OS checklist in the VPN SSL web portal configuration on FortiManager. I see that the current list includes Windows and macOS.

 

My question is, how can I create a new OS entry for Linux Ubuntu 22.04, for example? How does FortiGate determine the version of the OS?

 

Thank you.

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Anthony_E
Staff
Staff
February 13, 2025

Hello,


Thank you for using the Community Forum. I will seek to get you an answer or help. We will reply to this thread with an update as soon as possible.


Thanks

Best Regards
Anthony_E
Staff
Staff
February 13, 2025

Hello,

 

To create a new OS entry for Linux Ubuntu 22.04 on FortiGate,

  1. Install the GPG key: - Run the command: 'wget -O - https://repo.fortinet.com/repo/forticlient/7.2/debian/DEB-GPG-KEY | gpg --dearmor | sudo tee /usr/share/keyrings/repo.fortinet.com.gpg'
  2. Create a new sources list file: Create a file named '/etc/apt/sources.list.d/repo.fortinet.com.list' with the following content: `deb [arch=amd64] https://repo.fortinet.com/repo/forticlient/7.2/ubuntu/ /stable multiverse `
  3. Update the package lists: Run: 'sudo apt-get update'.
  4. Install FortiClient: Execute: 'sudo apt install forticlient' FortiGate determines the version of the OS by analyzing the system information provided by the OS itself.

 

This information is usually retrieved through system calls or commands that query the OS kernel or system files for version details.

 

In the case of Linux systems, FortiGate can determine the OS version by examining the output of commands like 'lsb_release -a' or by checking specific system files that contain version information.

 
Hope it will help you!
 
Regards,
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