virt-install \ --name=FGT-v7.2.3-Build1262 \ --vcpus=2 \ --memory=2048 \ --disk path=/var/lib/libvirt/images/fgtvm.qcow2,format=qcow2,bus=virtio \ --network bridge=virbr0,model=virtio \ --network bridge=virbr1,model=virtio \ --import \ --os-variant=generic \ --noautoconsole Use code with caution. 3. Initial Boot Configuration
: Identifies the target hypervisor environment as KVM (frequently used with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, Proxmox VE, or OpenStack).
| Part | Meaning | |------|---------| | fgtvm64 | FortiGate VM, 64-bit | | kvm | KVM hypervisor format | | v723 | Version 7.2.3 | | fbuild1262 | Fortinet internal build 1262 | | fortinetout | Output from Fortinet build system | | kvmqcow2 | QCOW2 disk image for KVM | fgtvm64kvmv723fbuild1262fortinetoutkvmqcow2 upd
Tailored for Kernel-based Virtual Machine environments (such as Ubuntu KVM, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Proxmox VE, or Nutanix AHV). v7.2.3.F: FortiOS version 7.2.3, Feature release.
The file named fgtvm64kvmv723fbuild1262fortinetoutkvmqcow2.out.kvm.zip is a deployment package from Fortinet for FortiGate Virtual Appliances. : FortiGate Virtual Machine for KVM. v7.2.3 : FortiOS version 7.2.3. fbuild1262 : Specific build number (1262). virt-install \ --name=FGT-v7
: Map the network interfaces to your management and traffic LANs. 3. Initial Configuration
For production or lab environments on Proxmox: | Part | Meaning | |------|---------| | fgtvm64
Immediately configure basic settings:
Set the new disk as the primary boot disk in the menu. 4. Initial Configuration Start the VM and open the Console. Login with user: admin and no password. Configure the IP address:
Rename the disk file according to your platform requirements—for instance, standard QEMU instances expect the principal hard disk file to be named virtioa.qcow2 .
For standard Linux KVM using virt-manager :