FortiManager Centralized Device Management

Course 241 v2.0

Course Overview
The FortiManager Centralized Device Management course provides one day of instructorled training (in a public or private on-site class setting) where participants will gain an understanding of the tasks involved in managing device configurations using a FortiManager appliance. Hands-on labs allow students to perform some of the tasks associated with configuring managed devices, creating and distributing centralized policies and monitoring the status of managed devices.

Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: o Describe the features of the FortiManager device. o Describe the steps in a typical device management scenario. o Understand the differences between operating the FortiManager device in Element Management System mode (EMS) and Global Management System mode (GMS). o Understand the use and configuration of Administrative Domains. o Add devices to be centrally managed through FortiManager. o Configure managed devices and install changes. o Create policy objects and policies through FortiManager. o Manage FortiClient installations centrally. o Create groups for managed devices and client software installations. o Configure alerts. o Define monitors to track performance of managed devices. o Configure FortiManager to operate as a Fortinet Distribution Server. o Configure system settings for the FortiManager device.

Fortinet, Inc. 1090 Kifer Road | Sunnyvale, CA 94086 | USA Training Services: (613) 225-9381 Fax: (613) 225-2951 training@fortinet.com

Products Used in This Course

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FortiManager, FortiGate and FortiClient

Prerequisites
o Completion of the 301 - Secure Network Deployment and Virtual Private Networks course. o Solid knowledge of the Web Config administrative interface and the Command Line Interface. o Experience with Fortinet network appliances.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for administrators responsible for managing the configuration of devices in a Fortinet infrastructure and is geared to professionals with a solid knowledge of the concepts involved in the operation of a FortiGate device.

Certification
This course helps to prepare students for the following certification exams:

Fortinet Certified Network Security Administrator (FCNSA) Fortinet Certified Network Security Professional (FCNSP)

Fortinet, Inc. 1090 Kifer Road | Sunnyvale, CA 94086 | USA Training Services: (613) 225-9381 Fax: (613) 225-2951 training@fortinet.com

Course Topics
AGENDA Lesson 1 FortiManager Overview
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FortiManager Features Device Lifecycle Management FortiManager Workflow FortiManager Appliance Family Administration Interfaces

Lesson 2 Operating Modes

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Element Management System Mode Global Management System Mode Administrative Domains

Lesson 3 Managing Devices

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Adding Devices Configuring Devices Device Configuration Objects Configuration and Installation Status

Lesson 4 FortiClient Manager

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Installing FortiClient With Central Management Enabled Managing FortiClient Licensing Adding FortiClient PCs Viewing Managed FortiClient PCs FortiClient Groups Managing FortiClient Configurations

Fortinet, Inc. 1090 Kifer Road | Sunnyvale, CA 94086 | USA Training Services: (613) 225-9381 Fax: (613) 225-2951 training@fortinet.com

Lesson 5 Real-Time Monitor

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Monitors Alerts Device Logs

Lesson 6 FortiGuard Services FortiGuard Distribution Network Configuring FortiManager as a Private FDS Configuring Devices to Use the FortiManager FDS o Monitoring Service Usage
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Lesson 7 System Settings

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General Settings Network Settings Administration Settings Local Logs Firmware Images High Availability

Fortinet, Inc. 1090 Kifer Road | Sunnyvale, CA 94086 | USA Training Services: (613) 225-9381 Fax: (613) 225-2951 training@fortinet.com