Description
This article describes how to access the FortiGate VM console in multiple public cloud environments.
Scope
FortiGate.
Solution
Microsoft Azure
1) Select the FortiGate VM and select Serial console.
2) Select Information.
3) Select Enable with custom storage account and choose an existing storage account or create a new one.
4) Select Save.
5) Select Refresh and the console page will load.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
The environment console is not available in AWS.
Google Cloud
Navigate to VM instances, select the VM and select CONNECT TO SERIAL CONSOLE:
It may be necessary to enable remote access first. To enable remote access, navigate to VM instances, select the VM, select the Edit button and then enable the option labeled 'Enable connecting to serial ports'.
Oracle Cloud
Navigate to (Compute -> Instances -> Instance details) in the Oracle Cloud environment, then select the Console connection and Launch Cloud Shell connection buttons.
Alibaba Cloud
Navigate to (Instances & Images -> Instances) in the Alibaba cloud environment, then choose VM and hit 'Connect' button and after that hit 'Connect' button ('VNC connection' section).
