FortiManager introduces OS firmware levels Feature(F) and Mature(M)
FortiManager 7.6.0 and later firmware images use tags to indicate the following maturity levels:
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The Feature tag indicates that the firmware release includes new features. It can also include bug fixes and vulnerability patches where applicable.
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The Mature tag indicates that the firmware release includes no new, major features. Mature firmware will contain bug fixes and vulnerability patches where applicable.
Administrators can use the tags to identify the maturity level of the current firmware in the GUI or CLI.
When upgrading from mature firmware to feature firmware, a warning message is displayed.
To view maturity levels for firmware:
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Go to Dashboard.
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In the System Information widget, beside Firmware Version, click Upgrade Firmware.
The Firmware Management dialog box opens.
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From the FortiGuard Firmware box, select the version of FortiManager for the upgrade.
The Firmware Version displays the version with build number and either (Mature) or (Feature).
To view maturity levels for firmware in the CLI:
In this example, the Version field includes .F to indicate that the maturity level is feature:
# get system status
Platform Full Name : FortiManager-3000G
Version : vx.x.x0-buildxxxx 240620 (GA.F)
In this example, the Version field includes .M to indicate that the maturity level is mature:
# get system status
Platform Full Name : FortiManager-3000G
Version : vx.x.x-buildxxxx 240620 (GA.M)