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With the rise of cloud and IoT technologies, companies are striving to stay ahead of network developments. FortiManager is the security-focused operational management tool designed for IT operations and monitoring centers. Version 7.0 provides a complete overview of Fortinet's security infrastructure.
The NSE 5 training course is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of centralized administration of FortiGate services via FortiManager 7. You'll learn how to deploy policies including single and multiple ADOMs, as well as manage shared objects, device records and policy packages. You'll also learn how to configure FortiManager 7 as a FortiGuard distribution server, and how to troubleshoot program issues. The course includes theoretical sessions and practical workshops to apply your new skills.
This course is part of the NSE 5 - Fortinet Network Security Analyst curriculum and prepares you for the Fortinet NSE 5 - FortiManager 6.4 exam (NSE5_FMG-6.4). Passing this exam, combined with another NSE 5 exam, such as FortiAnalyzer 6.4 (NSE5_FAZ-6.4), will enable you to obtain NSE 5 certification.

Day 1: Introduction and administration of FortiManager

  • Introduction and initial configuration of FortiManager.
  • Administration of the tool for efficient management.
  • Device registration for optimal integration.
  • Installation and local configuration of equipment.

Day 2: Advanced management and troubleshooting

  • Manage objects and security policies.
  • Mastering the different administration panels in FortiManager.
  • Diagnose and solve FortiManager-related problems.
  • Set up advanced configurations to optimize performance.

This course is aimed at the following audiences:

  • professionals responsible for administering FortiGate security policies via FortiManager.

NSE 5 - FortiManager training requires the following prerequisites:

  • knowledge of firewall concepts within an IPv4 network ;
  • a basic understanding of network administration systems and FortiGate I and FortiGate II operations.

At the end of the NSE 5 - FortiManager training course, you will develop the following skills:

  • Assimilate the main features of FortiManager 7.
  • Manage multiple clients on a single FortiManager server using ADOMs.
  • Limit concurrent access to ADOMs using workspaces and workflow mode.
  • Apply provisioning templates to make local changes on devices.
  • Recognize synchronization states and manage the revision history of managed devices.
  • Use policy packages with shared and dynamic objects to administer firewall rules on multiple FortiGate devices.
  • Deploy objects and policies from a global ADOM to various ADOMs.
  • Master techniques for centralized administration of IPsec VPNs.
  • Understand high-availability options, as well as backup and recovery procedures for FortiManager.
  • Ensure centralized management of equipment via firmware.
  • Set up a local FortiGuard distribution server for Fortinet equipment.
  • Diagnose and resolve import and installation problems.

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