IPSEC VPN connectivity and troubleshooting for For...

JoerVan · 12-10-2024

Introduction Users of Microsoft Azure might have received a several notifications regarding the retirement of the basic SKU public IP addresses. https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/updates/upgrade-to-standard-sku-public-ip-addresses-in-azure-by-30-sept...

JoerVan · 11-08-2024

Introduction IPSEC is a group of protocols that can be challenging to get right. There are multiple parameters to take into account. Microsoft Azure networking and the FortiGate NGFW deployment in it, has some specific design and limitations to take ...

JoerVan · 06-12-2024

Introduction In case a specific release provided by Fortinet is required or the use of the Azure Marketplace is not possible the FortiGate-VM can be deploy using an Azure Compute Gallery. The regular VHD images are available via support.fortinet.com....

JoerVan · 06-10-2024

Introduction The FortiGate-VM ARM and Terraform templates for a Single VM and Active/Passive architectures attach a public IP directly on the VM. In some organisations a public IP can't be attached to a VM enforced by Azure Policy to prevent direct a...

JoerVan · 06-10-2024

Introduction FortiGate on Microsoft Azure supports the PAYG as well as the BYOL model. PAYG allows you to pay for the FortiGate VM on a consumption basis, meaning you are billed only for the resources you use. This can be particularly advantageous fo...

JoerVan · 12-10-2025

Hi, Have you deployed this before with a license for the FortiGate running on AWS? Every FortiGate VM in AWS that is using a BYOL license requires a license or if you connect it to your FortiCloud account one VM can be using the permanent trial licen...

JoerVan · 12-04-2025

Hi, Can you send me via a direct message, the support case numbers you have opened as well as an email address to contact you so we can have a look at your setup. Also it would be great to let us know what setup you are trying to achieve. Regards, Jo...

JoerVan · 12-02-2025

Hi, Running a FortiGate in Microsoft Azure is possible using 2 types of licenses. The first one is BYOL and a licenses needs to be purchased via a Fortinet Partner. The second option is the PAYG licenses which you purchase via the Azure Marketplace. ...

JoerVan · 02-04-2025

Hi, Thank you for reaching out. The ARM templates have been created with the option to deploy in an existing VNET. It does require you to create the subnets up front as well. The Azure Marketplace UI doesn't allow us to create subnets in an existing ...

JoerVan · 01-31-2025

Hi, Yes, you can select existing VNETs and subnets during the deployment using the Azure Application. It is recomended to have empty subnets for all the subnets where the FortiGate will be installed in. Joeri

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