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FortiGate Next Generation Firewall utilizes purpose-built security processors and threat intelligence security services from FortiGuard labs to deliver top-rated protection and high performance, including encrypted traffic.
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Description


This article explains how to configure FortiGate to use FortiManager as local FDS server.
FortiManager can be operated as a local FDS server when it is in a closed network with no Internet connectivity.

 

Scope

 

FortiGate.

Solution


This is only CLI configuration:

 

config global             <---- If VDOM is enabled, run this command.
config system central-management
    set include-default-servers disable   <----- Disable it.
end

 

This warning message will appear:
Warning: The server-list does not contain a server for URL ratings. Add a server entry or enable 'include-default-servers'.


config system central-management
config server-list

    edit 1
        set server-type update
        set addr-type ipv4
        set server-address x.x.x.x     <----- The FortiManager IP.
    next
# end

 

To add override servers from FortiGate GUI : Go to System > FortiGuard
Scroll down to the Override FortiGuard Servers section.

 

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As provided below screenshot:

  1. In the table, select Create New. The Create New Override FortiGuard Server pane opens.
  2. Select the server address type: IPv4, IPv6, or FQDN, Enter the server address of the selected type in the Address field.

Choose the type of server: AntiVirus & IPS Updates, Filtering, or Both and select Apply.

 

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CLI output:

 

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Related documents.
Operating as an FDS in a closed network

Technical Note: Setting up FortiManager behind Web Proxy to act as standalone FortiGuard FDS server ...

Override FortiGuard servers 

Technical Tip: Configure FortiManager as a local FDN server for FortiGates