FortiManager
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RuiChang
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Article Id 268573
Description

 

This article describes how to update FortiManager managed devices FortiGuard service status.

 

Scope

 

FortiManager.

 

Solution

 

In some production environments, FortiManager is located in a closed network environment and is unable to communicate with the FortiGuard server directly.

 

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In this case, the entitlement file is uploaded to FortiManager to update the Licensing status. However, the entitlement file is unable to update the service status.

As a result, it will show as unknown as shown in the diagram below:

 

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In order to resolve the status, there are multiple solutions. However, ensure the configuration below is complete in FortiManager before proceeding with solutions.

In FortiManager -> FortiGuard -> Settings, enable AntiVirus and IPS Service, and select the Major version of the FortiGate.

 

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Solution 1:

 

This solution requires updates from FortiGate. Ensure the FortiGate device is able to reach the FortiGuard server at port 443.

In the FortiGate, run the CLI commands below:

 

diagnose debug application update -1 

diagnose debug enable

execute update-now

 

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Solution 2:

 

This solution is completed from FortiManager. Follow the steps below:

  1. Download the package here.

 

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  1. In FortiManager -> FortiGuard -> Settings, choose upload Options for FortiGate/FortiMail and upload the file under Packages and Database.

 

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Note:

After the package is uploaded successfully, the task complete windows will be shown:

 

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After the solutions provided above are executed, the user can verify the status again as shown below:

 

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Users can find the latest packages imported into the FortiManager FortiGuard package.

 

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