Adding Devices

When initially adding a device to a FortiManager, there are several steps that should be followed before the FortiGate is considered synchronized.

To synchronize FortiGate with FortiManager:

1. Ensure a policy package is assigned to this device using Import Policy.

2. Perform an Install Policy Package to ensure that FortiGate and FortiManager are properly synchronized.

As a result, the Config Status and Policy Package Status will show as Synchronized.

The above procedure does not apply to the Backup Mode.

Ensuring that a FortiGate is synchronized sets a good foundation for future configuration changes to be pushed to the FortiGate.