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Saving a FortiGate CNF instance as template

Saving a FortiGate CNF instance as template

Save a FortiGate CNF instance as a template.

The following configuration is saved:

  • The FortiGate CNF instance name is saved as the template name.

  • Logging configuration

  • Any FortiManager association.

  • Attached VPCs and subnets, including the entire configuration of endpoints or load balancers.

The deployed security policy is not included. You will need to deploy a policy set to any instances created from the template.

Any errors are saved to the system audit log.

To save a FortiGate CNF instance as a template:

In CNF Instances, select an instance and click Save as Template.

The template is saved and displayed.

Saving a FortiGate CNF instance as template

Save a FortiGate CNF instance as a template.

The following configuration is saved:

  • The FortiGate CNF instance name is saved as the template name.

  • Logging configuration

  • Any FortiManager association.

  • Attached VPCs and subnets, including the entire configuration of endpoints or load balancers.

The deployed security policy is not included. You will need to deploy a policy set to any instances created from the template.

Any errors are saved to the system audit log.

To save a FortiGate CNF instance as a template:

In CNF Instances, select an instance and click Save as Template.

The template is saved and displayed.