In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of using FortiManager for the centralized network administration of many FortiGate devices.

In interactive labs, you will explore deployment strategies, which include single or multiple ADOMs, device registration, policy packages, shared objects, installing configuration changes, provisioning FortiManager as a local FortiGuard distribution server, and troubleshooting the features that are critical to day-to-day use after you deploy FortiManager.

Product Versions:

• FortiManager 7.6.1

Exam:

• This course prepares you for the Fortinet NSE 5 – FortiManager 7.6 Administrator .

Associated Certifications:

• This course is intended to help you prepare for the Fortinet NSE 5 – FortiManager Administrator exam. This exam is part of the FCP Secure Networking certification track.

• Describe the key FortiManager features and concepts
• Create ADOMs to support multiple customers on a single FortiManager
• Modify concurrent ADOM access by using workspace modes
• Use provisioning templates for device-level changes across many devices
• Identify the synchronization states and manage the revision history of managed devices
• Manage firewall policies across multiple FortiGate devices using policy packages with shared and dynamic objects
• Transfer policies and objects from the global ADOM to multiple ADOMs
• Explain the Fortinet Security Fabric with FortiManager
• Describe high-availability (HA), backup, and recovery options for FortiManager
• Manage the firmware of supported devices centrally
• Implement a local FortiGuard Distribution Server (FDS) for your Fortinet devices
• Diagnose and troubleshoot import and installation issues

1. Introduction and Initial Configuration
2. Administration and Management
3. Device Registration
4. Device-Level Configuration and Installation
5. Policy and Objects
6. Global ADOM and Central Management
7. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
8. Additional Configuration

Anyone who is responsible for the day-to-day management of FortiGate security policies using the FortiManager platform should attend this course.

• Knowledge of firewall concepts in an IPv4 network
• Familiarity with all topics in the FCP – FortiGate Administrator course.
• Basic understanding of network management systems