This specific file name refers to a FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) virtual appliance image, specifically built for KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) environments.
A detailed community guide from Fortinet has also documented the general steps for deployment on Proxmox. fgtvm64kvmv723fbuild1262fortinetoutkvmqcow2 exclusive
Boot the virtual machine. Access the console to perform the initial setup: This specific file name refers to a FortiGate
For production use, you must purchase a license file ( .lic ) from a Fortinet reseller. This file can be uploaded via the FortiGate GUI under or via the CLI using execute restore vmlicense tftp <filename> <tftp-server> . Access the console to perform the initial setup:
: Ensuring that the latest security patches are baked into the image to protect against emerging threats.
The file is the specific disk image file used to deploy a FortiOS 7.2.3 virtual appliance on a KVM hypervisor.
Ensure interfaces are connected to the appropriate bridges for management, WAN, and LAN.