Technical Note: Registering a FortiAnalyzer/FortiManager VM

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Description
This article describes the process for registering the FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager VM and applying the VM license in order to unlock full functionality.

Solution

In order to set up a FortiAnalyzer or FortiManager VM, licensing the VM is required.

1. Install the VM

Install the desired VM as required by the VM software. The console in the VM program can be accessed upon installation.

2. Configure IP Address

Once installed, an IP address and static route need to be set up to access the GUI. In this example the FortiAnalyzer has the IP 192.168.1.100 going to a router with the IP 192.168.1.1

config system interface
    edit "port1"
        set ip 192.168.1.100 255.255.255.0
        set allowaccess ping https ssh telnet http
    next
end

config system route
    edit 1
        set device "port1"
        set gateway 192.168.1.1
    next
end

3. Register VM

At support.fortinet.com register the license provided by the re-seller. Once registered it, a license file can be created. 

Enter the private IP assigned to port1 on the FortiGate (192.168.1.100 in the example).
Product Information screen > enter the IP address > Click on Save.

4. Download & Apply License File

Download the file off the support site and add it to the FortiAnalyzer or FortiManager through the GUI.  

• Log in to the GUI
• Click Enter License > Browse > Select the downloaded license file > Click OK.

Once the License is added and the FortiAnalyzer or FortiManager should be fully registered.