FortiManager – Central management of FortiGate firewalls (FORTI2)

Networking, Fortinet

This two-day course teaches network administrators how to centrally manage FortiGate firewalls using FortiManager. You will learn core concepts, options for network deployment topologies, and essential admin tasks such as ADOM management and backup/restore.

Through hands-on labs you will configure policies and templates, use dynamic objects and automated device registration, and apply workflow mode and central policy management. The course also covers integration with FortiAnalyzer for reports.

THIS TRAINING COURSE WILL HELP YOU:

  • Understand FortiManager architecture and deployment options
  • Manage devices with ADOMs, workspace mode, backups and restores
  • Simplify device setup using templates and automated registration
  • Configure policies and use dynamic objects for central control
  • Integrate FortiManager with FortiAnalyzer for logs and reporting

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Network administrators and IT professionals managing FortiGate
  • Security engineers seeking a centralized management solution
  • Engineers responsible for scaling FortiGate deployments

COURSE LOCATION AND AVAILABLE DATES



Choose whether to attend in person in our classroom or join online. You can select your preferred format during registration. Learn more about hybrid training.
Brno + online (optional)
Praha + online (optional)
Need this course in English?

Public courses are usually delivered in Czech, but this course is also available in English. We can arrange private training for your team online, at your premises or in our classrooms, and tailor the content to your needs.

For groups of around 4 or more participants, private training can already be comparable in price to booking individual places on a public course. Send us your requirements and we’ll recommend the best format and provide an exact quote.

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Course content:

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  • Introduction to FortiManager
    1. Core FortiManager concepts
    2. Deployment options and network topologies
  • Basic administration
    1. Working with ADOMs (Administrative Domains)
    2. Using Workspace mode for change management
  • Backup and restore
    1. FortiManager backup/restore procedures
    2. Working in Offline mode
  • Device registration
    1. Registering devices in FortiManager
    2. Using templates for device configuration
    3. Zero-touch deployment for automated onboarding
  • Device-level configuration
    1. Install and Quick Install configurations
    2. Config revision, Revert and Retrieve for version control
    3. Using scripts for device-level configuration
  • Policies and objects
    1. Managing policies and objects in FortiManager
    2. Policy workflow: approvals and change control
    3. Installing and re-installing policies to devices
  • Dynamic objects and variables
    1. Using dynamic objects and variables in policies
    2. Normalized interfaces and their use
    3. Policy blocks for efficient policy management
  • Global database
    1. Using the global database for centralized settings
  • ADOM management
    1. ADOM revision and revision management
    2. Working with the ADOM database
    3. Workflow mode and Replace managed device
  • FortiManager as FortiGuard Distribution Server (FDS)
    1. Configuring FortiManager as FDS for update distribution
  • FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer integration
    1. Integration options for advanced analysis and reporting
  • Additional capabilities
    1. Using the API for automation and customization
Prerequisites:
Experience with FortiGate at the FORTI1 course level.
Recommended previous course:
FortiGate – Firewall Configuration and Management (FORTI1)
Schedule:
2 days (9:00-17:00)
Price per person:
792.00 € ( 958.32 € incl. 21% VAT)

Training and learning environment

Physical Fortinet FortiGate hardware firewalls mounted in a server rack.
Will I work with real hardware during the Fortinet training?Yes, for practical configuration practice, you will use our hardware lab with physical Fortinet FortiGate firewalls. Each participant works on their own dedicated device running the latest version of FortiOS.
Web interface of a virtual environment showing client stations and servers connected to a physical firewall.
How do we connect the virtual lab with physical firewalls in Fortinet courses?Each student receives a dedicated simulated corporate network with client stations and servers. This virtual environment is directly connected to your assigned physical FortiGate device where you perform the actual network security configuration.
IT classroom with desks, computer monitors, and a projection screen at the front.
What does the environment for in-person IT courses look like?We hold training courses in our own classrooms equipped with modern computer equipment for each participant and a large projection screen. Each workstation is fitted with a powerful computer for seamless practical exercises, and the environment supports a calm, friendly atmosphere during training.
IT classroom with desks, computer monitors, and a projection screen at the front.
Do I need to bring my own laptop to the classroom IT course?Our training rooms are fully equipped, so you do not need to bring your own laptop. A modern computer with all necessary hardware and software is ready for you at your workstation.
Sample ICT Pro certificate of successful completion of an IT training course.
Will you receive an official certificate after completing an IT course?Yes, upon successful completion of the training course, you will receive an official ICT Pro certificate confirming your participation and acquired technical skills. You can use it to verify your qualifications or add it to your professional profile.
Exterior view of the COMGUARD office building on Sochorova Street in Brno.
Where can you find our training center in Brno?The premises of the ICT Pro training center are located on the 1st floor of the COMGUARD building at Sochorova 38 in Brno. Positioned on the border of Žabovřesky and Komín, the location is easily accessible by both car and public transport.
Exterior view of the Opatov Park office building in Prague, Chodov.
Where can you find our training center in Prague?The premises of the ICT Pro training center are located on the 1st floor of the Opatov Park building at Líbalova 1, Prague 11 – Chodov. The location provides a comfortable environment for your education with convenient access.
Fully equipped kitchenette with a coffee machine, microwave, sink, and shelves with cups and glasses.
What facilities and refreshments are available to you during training breaks?Our training centers feature a fully equipped kitchenette for a comfortable break during your courses. The facilities include a coffee machine, microwave, kettle, and a wide selection of drinks and snacks.
Coffee station featuring an automatic coffee machine, yellow and white cups, glasses, and syrups.
What beverage refreshments are available during your course?A beverage station with a coffee machine, teas, syrups, and water is at your disposal throughout the entire training session. You can enjoy a coffee or another drink of your choice anytime during breaks.
Table with sweet pastries, fruit syrups, a water dispenser, and glasses set up for training participants.
What light refreshments are provided for you during the courses?During course breaks, participants can enjoy light sweet snacks, pastries, and fruit syrups to mix their own drinks. Fresh water dispenser and plates are also available for your convenience.
Wicker baskets filled with packaged savory snacks, sweet biscuits, and snack bars.
Should I bring my own snacks to ICT Pro training?There is no need to. A wide selection of savory snacks, sweet biscuits, and snack bars is available for you during breaks. Boost your energy for all-day focus right inside the training center premises.
Outdoor wooden terrace with green surroundings by the glass building of the training center.
Can you spend training breaks in the fresh air?Yes, an outdoor terrace is available at our training center. During breaks between learning sessions, you can relax in the fresh air in a pleasant green environment.
Spacious outdoor wooden terrace with seating and views of the surrounding area.
Where can you relax during course breaks?Our training center features a spacious outdoor terrace with seating options. During breaks between learning sessions, you can step outside to relax and recharge in the fresh air.