Use virt-install to initialize the VM:
Easily create points-in-time to revert changes during testing. fgt vm64 kvm-v7.4.7.m-build2731-fortinet.out.kvm.qcow2
This specific release belongs to the FortiOS 7.4 "Feature" branch, offering advanced security capabilities for software-defined networking. Technical Specifications FortiOS 7.4.7 Build: 2731 Platform: KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) Format: QCOW2 (QEMU Copy-On-Write) Architecture: 64-bit (VM64) Key Features in FortiOS 7.4.7 Use virt-install to initialize the VM: Easily create
virt-install --name FortiGate-VM \ --memory 4096 --vcpus 2 \ --import --disk fgt-vm64-kvm-v7.4.7.m-build2731-fortinet.out.kvm.qcow2 \ --network bridge=br0 --graphics none Use code with caution. Log in via console (Username: admin , Password: [blank] ). Set the IP address for the management interface ( port1 ). Why Use the QCOW2 Format? fgt vm64 kvm-v7.4.7.m-build2731-fortinet.out.kvm.qcow2
The file is the specific disk image used to deploy FortiGate Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) on KVM-based virtualization platforms.