Procedure

Following is an overview of the upgrade procedure:

1. Review before upgrade: Reviewing the SD-WAN configuration in FortiManager 6.4.
2. Upgrade FortiManager to 7.0: Upgrading FortiManager firmware from 6.4 to 7.0.
3. Create meta fields to use with interface members: Creating meta fields to set gateway IP addresses.
4. Edit SD-WAN templates to use meta fields: Adding meta fields to SD-WAN templates.
5. (Optional) Upgrade managed FortiGates: Upgrading FortiOS from 6.4 to 7.0.

   Upgrade of FortiOS from 6.4 to 7.0 is recommended, but not required.

6. Upgrade the ADOM: Upgrading ADOM version 6.4 to 7.0.
7. Install policy changes: Installing policy changes with a workaround.