Installing an old build exposes your network to known exploits.
Click and choose the option Import existing disk image .
mv fmg.qcow2 fortimanager-disk.qcow2
Add a new "Storage" device (VirtIO). This will be your Log Disk (minimum 100 GB). FortiManager requires this second disk to boot properly. NIC Type: Ensure the NIC is set to virtio . ⌨️ Step 4: Initial CLI Configuration fmgvm64kvmv6build1183fortinetoutkvmzip work
If deploying inside EVE-NG, rename the extracted fmg.qcow2 file to virtioa.qcow2 inside a directory labeled exactly fmg-6.x.x-build1183 to let the hypervisor seamlessly discover the image. Initial Configuration and Verification
Once deployed and licensed, FortiManager acts as a central "single pane of glass" to simplify network management for administrators. Key workflows include:
Ensure the VM can route traffic outside its immediate local network. Installing an old build exposes your network to
After extracting fmgvm64kvmv6build1183fortinetoutkvmzip , typical contents include:
Note: FortiManager requires a secondary virtual storage disk (minimum 80GB) initialized alongside the OS image to house system logs, database records, and device configuration archives. Making the Image Work in GNS3 and EVE-NG Network Labs
: It is important to note that the extracted image contains only the system disk. After the VM is created, you must manually add a second virtual hard disk (ideally 500GB or more) to serve as the log disk . Without it, the system will function but will be unable to store critical logs and reports. This will be your Log Disk (minimum 100 GB)
Power on the virtual machine and open the KVM graphic console. Allow the system to complete its initial disk formatting and file system checks. At the login prompt, enter the default credentials: : admin Password : Leave blank (press Enter)
# Decompress deployment structure unzip FMG_VM64_KVM-v6-build1183-FORTINET.out.kvm.zip -d /var/lib/libvirt/images/fmg-build1183/ Use code with caution.
To use the file, you must extract the virtual disk image and deploy it on a KVM-enabled hypervisor like Ubuntu KVM, Red Hat Virtualization, or Proxmox. This specific build corresponds to FortiManager 6.2.2 . 🛠️ Step 1: Prepare Hardware & Environment