What's new

FortiADC 8.0.2 introduces enhancements and new features across various modules including Web Application Firewall, Server Load Balance, Global Load Balance, and more.

More detailed information is available in the New Features Guide.

FortiAI

FortiAI Assistant for FortiADC 8.0.2

FortiADC 8.0.2 introduces FortiAI Assistant, an AI-powered assistant embedded directly in the FortiADC GUI. FortiAI Assistant enables administrators to use natural-language queries to obtain configuration guidance, inspect virtual server behavior, analyze system and security logs, and convert text-based prompts into Lua scripts through Text-to-Script. By allowing users to ask questions instead of manually navigating multiple pages or searching documentation, FortiAI Assistant streamlines common operational and troubleshooting workflows while keeping all configuration changes under administrator control.

Note: FortiAI Assistant availability depends on the FortiCare support level associated with the FortiADC license. VM licenses without an active FortiCare support subscription are not entitled to use FortiAI Assistant. FortiAI login is supported only when the license includes Premium Support or Elite Support.

Server Load Balance

Increased Capacity for Content Routing and Health Check Objects 8.0.2

FortiADC 8.0.2 increases the maximum number of Content Routing (CR) and Health Check (HC) objects that can be configured on the system. The increased limits allow administrators to define more CR and HC objects overall, improving scalability for complex traffic distribution and service monitoring scenarios. Existing constraints on how many health checks can be referenced by a single pool, and how many content routes can be referenced by a single virtual server, remain unchanged.

Network

VXLAN Support for Kubernetes Calico CNI 8.0.2

FortiADC 8.0.2 adds support for VXLAN-based networking with the Kubernetes Calico CNI, enabling FortiADC to integrate with Calico environments that use VXLAN for pod-to-pod and service traffic.