FortiGate
FortiGate Next Generation Firewall utilizes purpose-built security processors and threat intelligence security services from FortiGuard labs to deliver top-rated protection and high performance, including encrypted traffic.
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Description


This article describes how to access the FortiGate VM console in multiple public cloud environments.

 

Scope


FortiGate.


Solution

 

Microsoft Azure.

 

  1. Select the FortiGate VM and select Serial console.

 
  1. Select Information.
     
     
     
     
     
  2. Select Enable with custom storage account and choose an existing storage account or create a new one.
     
     
     
     
  3. Select Save.
     
     
     
  4. Select Refresh and the console page will load.
     
     

    Amazon Web Services (AWS).

     

    AWS FortiGate has a Serial Console for certain instance types.

    Technical Tip: How to connect to a FortiGate VM deployed in AWS using a serial/console connection

     

    Google Cloud.

     

    Navigate to VM instances, select the VM, and select CONNECT TO SERIAL CONSOLE:

     

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    It may be necessary to enable remote access first. To enable remote access, navigate to VM instances, select the VM, select the Edit button, and then enable the option labeled 'Enable connecting to serial ports'.

     

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    Oracle Cloud.

     

    Navigate to (Compute -> Instances -> Instance details) in the Oracle Cloud environment, then select the Console connection and Launch Cloud Shell connection buttons.

     

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    Alibaba Cloud.

     

    Navigate to (Instances & Images -> Instances) in the Alibaba cloud environment, then choose VM and hit the 'Connect' button after that hit the 'Connect' button ('VNC connection' section).

     

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