Fortimanager

FortiManager is a platform designed to centralize the management of Fortinet’s security products, including firewalls, security appliances, and other network devices. FortiManager provides features for configuration, monitoring, reporting, and automation, making it easier for organizations to manage their network security infrastructure efficiently and securely.

Preparing the installer

On fortinet support, download the latest Fortimanager software

Then deploy it as usual

Configure the management interface when deploying the ova

Alternatively, we can configure it later on the CLI with these commands

Running Fortimanager

After booting the VM, open the IP Address on web browser
Here use the account used to activate the trial license

Then after a reboot, we should be able to proceed

And the Fortimanager is up and running

Adding Devices to Manage

On Device Manager, select Add Device » Discover Device, enter the IP Address of the target

Now go to the target device, which in this case is a Fortigate Firewall, select Fabric Connectors, then edit on Central Management

Here enter the IP Address of the Fortimanager, and hit save

On Fortimanager Status, select Authorize

On the following pop up, select Approve

Now the device is centrally managed with Fortimanager

And back on Fortimanager, we can see the Fortigate being discovered as a Managed Device