Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) FortiManager Course

What you’ll learn:
Understanding FortiManager: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the architecture, deployment options, licensing, and feature sets of FortiManager.
Configuring FortiManager: Learn how to set up and configure FortiManager for centralized management, including initial setup, integration with Fortinet devices
Device Management: Acquire skills in adding and managing devices within FortiManager, performing device provisioning, configuration synchronization
Policy Management: Learn to centrally manage policies across multiple devices, implement role-based administration, utilize policy templates

Requirements:
Basic Networking Knowledge: Students should have a fundamental understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and network protocols.
Familiarity with Fortinet Products: It is beneficial for students to have prior familiarity with Fortinet security products, particularly FortiGate firewalls
Technical Proficiency: Students should be comfortable working with computer systems and have basic proficiency in using command-line interfaces
Access to Lab Environment: Access to a virtual lab environment or physical FortiGate devices for hands-on practice is recommended to reinforce learning concepts through practical exercises.

Description:
Course Description: The FortiManager Fundamentals course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of FortiManager, a centralized management solution offered by Fortinet for managing Fortinet security devices. This course aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to efficiently configure, monitor, and administer multiple Fortinet devices through a single interface.Throughout the course, participants will delve into various aspects of FortiManager, including its architecture, deployment options, and key features. They will learn how to set up and configure FortiManager for centralized management of Fortinet security devices such as FortiGate firewalls, FortiSwitches, and FortiAPs. Additionally, participants will gain hands-on experience in performing tasks such as device provisioning, policy management, and firmware updates using FortiManager.Key Topics Covered:Introduction to FortiManager:Overview of FortiManager architectureDeployment options and scalability considerationsLicensing and feature setsConfiguring FortiManager:Initial setup and configurationIntegration with FortiGate and other Fortinet devicesHigh availability and redundancy configurationsDevice Management:Adding and managing devices in FortiManagerDevice provisioning and configuration synchronizationFirmware management and upgradesPolicy Management:Centralized policy management across multiple devicesRole-based administration and access controlPolicy templates and version controlScripting:Scripting tasks with FortiManager CLI and automation toolsIntegration with third-party orchestration platformsTroubleshooting and Best Practices:Diagnosing common issues with FortiManagerBest practices for efficient management and administrationPerformance optimization and resource utilization

Who this course is for:
Network Administrators
Security Engineers
IT Professionals
System Administrators
Network Security Analysts
Cybersecurity Specialists
Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineers
Network Architects
Information Security Officers