# Move downloaded OS image to image pool cp fgt-vm64-kvm-v7.2.3.f-build1262-fortinet.out.kvm.qcow2 /var/lib/libvirt/images/fortigate-os.qcow2 # Create the secondary 30GB logging virtual disk qemu-img create -f qcow2 /var/lib/libvirt/images/fortigate-logs.qcow2 30G Use code with caution. Step 2: Execute the Virtual Machine Installation Script
: Represents the FortiOS version. Version 7.2 brought significant enhancements to SD-WAN, ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access), and automated threat response. # Move downloaded OS image to image pool cp fgt-vm64-kvm-v7
config router static edit 1 set gateway 192.168.1.1 set device port1 end config router static edit 1 set gateway 192
Enhanced posture checking and direct integration with FortiClient. When running the version 7
: Choose FortiGate from the "Select Product" dropdown. Platform Selection : Choose KVM as the platform.
When running the version 7.2.3 virtual appliance without an imported commercial license ( .lic file), the firewall operates under Fortinet’s Permanent Evaluation VM License terms:
Downloading firmware from third-party blogs or file-sharing websites introduces severe risk of malware infection and backdoor placement. Always pull your virtual appliances directly from authorized portals: