Chapter 3

FortiOS Introduction

Information in this chapter:

• FortiOS Architecture

• Multiple Image Support

• Firmware Image Versions

• FortiOS Operational Modes

• Packet Flow Handling

• WebUI Management Interface

• CLI Management Interface

• System Options

• Recommended Configuration Options

- Configuring Logging

- SNMP Configuration

- Controlling Administrative Access

- Network Time Protocol (NTP)

- Specifying the source IP address for FortiOS originated traffic

• Advanced Configuration Options

• Dealing with Administrative Operations

- Performing Backups

- Restoring the Configuration

- Restoring Firmware

- Password Recovery

- Automatic FortiAP Firmware Updates from FortiGate.

• Enabling VDOMS

Fortios Architecture

The firmware used on FortiOS is ...

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