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: Identify which platform you will use (e.g., VMware ESXi, KVM, AWS, Azure, Hyper-V). Download The Fortigate Vm
Head over to the Fortinet Support Portal and register for a free account. Navigate to VM Images: Go to Support > VM Images . Download The Fortigate Vm
Corrupted download or ESXi security settings. Solution: Re-download the file. Alternatively, use the .OVF + .VMDK files separately instead of the single .OVA . Download The Fortigate Vm
Registering the FortiGate VM and downloading the license file
This is where you pick your hypervisor. Options typically include: VMware ESXi (look for .ovf zip files) Microsoft Hyper-V (often used for EVE-NG or GNS3 labs) AWS / Azure / GCP (for public cloud deployments) Select Version: