Technical Tip: How to migrate FortiAnalyzer-400E to FortiAnalyzer-VM64

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Description	This guide outlines the steps required to migrate from a physical FortiAnalyzer-400E device to a virtual FortiAnalyzer VM64 (FAZVM64). It includes backup, configuration editing, VM deployment, and restoration steps.
Scope	Applies to users who want to move from FortiAnalyzer-400E (hardware) to a FortiAnalyzer VM64 on VMware.
Solution	Backup the FortiAnalyzer-400E Device. Create a full backup of the hardware FortiAnalyzer device using the following guides: Backup and Restore FortiAnalyzer Settings and Logs – Community Tip. Migrating the Configuration – Fortinet Documentation. Modify the Backup File. Use 7-Zip or another archive tool to open the backup file and navigate to the following path: FAZ_Backup.dat\FAZ_Backup\var\fwclienttemp\system.conf Open system.conf. Replace all instances of FAZ_400E with FAZ_VM64. Save the file back into the archive. For additional guidance, refer to Technical Tip: How to Migrate FortiAnalyzer Log and Config to Another Unit. Deploy the FortiAnalyzer VM64 on VMware. Follow Fortinet’s instructions to install FortiAnalyzer 7.4.X on VMware: FortiAnalyzer VMware ESXi Administration Guide Restore Configuration to the New VM. Once the VM is ready: Restore the modified backup file Important: Uncheck the option to overwrite current IP and routing settings during the restore. See Restoring the Configuration – Fortinet Documentation. Note: In 7.4.3 onwards, the migration option is available in the GUI. For more information, follow the Fortinet documentation instructions for migrating the configuration: Migrating the configuration - FortiAnalyzer 7.4.3 administration guide.