Description
This article describes the application of Terraform on FortiManager. Terraform is an open-source tool for the provisioning of devices and is applicable to FortiManager as well.
Scope
FortiManager.
Solution
- Installation of Terraform:
Terraform can be installed on multiple platforms, including Linux, macOS, and Windows. Links are provided below:
Note:
Use the command below to check that Terraform is installed successfully:
terraform - - version
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Enable JSON RPC read-write on admin users:
Go to FortiManager -> System Setting -> Admin -> Administrators -> Edit the user -> Select Read-Write on JSON API Access.
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Create a file with .tf for Terraform:
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Configure the .tf for Terraform to apply the configuration on FortiManager:
Notes:
Terraform command for FortiManager can be found in the link below:
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After all the commands are configured, execute the Terraform CLI command in the terminal with the sequence below:
- Terraform init.
Terraform init will initiate the provider and plugin for FortiManager:
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Terraform plan.
Terraform plan will preview the changes or configuration performed on FortiManager:
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Terraform apply.
Terraform apply will perform the changes or configuration on the FortiManager.
After 3 of the actions above are successful, the configuration will be applied on FortiManager:
Related documents:
Technical Tip: Using Terraform with FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer Cloud
