For detailed configuration guides, refer to the FortiGate KVM Administration Guide on the Fortinet Document Library.
: The unzipped fgt-vm64-kvm-v7.2.1.f-build1254-fortinet.out.kvm.qcow2 image. fgt-vm64-kvm-v7.2.1.f-build1254-fortinet.out.kvm.qcow2
Download the deployment package from the Fortinet Support Site (requires a FortiCare account). The download will be a zip file; extract it to retrieve the fgt-vm64-kvm-v7.2.1.f-build1254-fortinet.out.kvm.qcow2 file. Step 2: Create the Virtual Machine Open (virt-manager). Select Create a new virtual machine . Choose Import existing disk image . For detailed configuration guides, refer to the FortiGate
The filename contains structured version information: For detailed configuration guides
Define the VM: Use virt-manager or virsh to create a new virtual machine.
Log in with default credentials (change immediately for production):
Set the management IP: