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Configuring FortiGate-VM initial parameters

  1. Set the initial parameters as follows:
    • FortiGate set name prefix: FortiGate-VM name, set to distinguish from other resources.
    • FortiGate administrative username: specify the FortiGate-VM main administrator username. “admin” is not allowed as a username due to Azure restrictions.
    • FortiGate password: specify the administrator password.
    • Subscription: choose your subscription. This should differ from the screenshot below.
    • Resource group: specify the name of the resource group that will accommodate the FortiGate-VM.
    • Location: select the region where resources are hosted.

  2. Click OK.

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Configuring FortiGate-VM initial parameters

  1. Set the initial parameters as follows:
    • FortiGate set name prefix: FortiGate-VM name, set to distinguish from other resources.
    • FortiGate administrative username: specify the FortiGate-VM main administrator username. “admin” is not allowed as a username due to Azure restrictions.
    • FortiGate password: specify the administrator password.
    • Subscription: choose your subscription. This should differ from the screenshot below.
    • Resource group: specify the name of the resource group that will accommodate the FortiGate-VM.
    • Location: select the region where resources are hosted.

  2. Click OK.