Every part of this filename serves a purpose, following Fortinet’s strict internal naming conventions:
# If the file is compressed (e.g., .gz or .zip)
gunzip fgt-vm64-kvm-v7.2.3.f-build1262-fortinet.out.kvm.qcow2.gz
When downloaded, this .qcow2 file acts as the hard drive and operating system for a virtual firewall. Every part of this filename serves a purpose,
When you attach this file to a KVM virtual machine and boot it, it initializes FortiOS. It will present you with a command-line interface (CLI) asking for basic network configuration, and once an IP address is assigned, you can access the Web GUI to configure VLANs, firewall policies, VPNs, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and routing. # After changing the admin password, enter these
# After changing the admin password, enter these commands
config system interface
edit port1
set mode static
set ip 192.168.1.99 255.255.255.0
set allowaccess ping https http ssh
next
end
# Copy the image to your storage pool (e.g., /var/lib/libvirt/images/)
sudo cp fgt-vm64-kvm-v7.2.3.f-build1262-fortinet.out.kvm.qcow2 /var/lib/libvirt/images/fgt7203.qcow2
FortiGate VM images are proprietary software owned by Fortinet, Inc. They are not freely distributable without a valid license. Downloading these files from unofficial sources would likely: # After changing the admin password