Fgt-vm64-kvm-v7.2.3.f-build1262-fortinet.out.kvm.qcow2 May 2026

md5sum Fgt-vm64-kvm-v7.2.3.f-build1262-fortinet.out.kvm.qcow2

Create a libvirt domain XML or use virt-install example:

virt-install \
  --name fortigate-7-2-3 \
  --memory 8192 --vcpus 4 \
  --disk path=Fgt-vm64-kvm-v7.2.3.f-build1262-fortinet.out.kvm.qcow2,format=qcow2 \
  --import --os-type=linux --network network=default,model=virtio \
  --graphics none --noautoconsole

Connect to console: virsh console fortigate-7-2-3

Configure interfaces, import license, and adjust resources as required.

virt-install \
  --name fortigate-vm1 \
  --vcpus 2 \
  --ram 4096 \
  --disk path=/var/lib/libvirt/images/fortigate-vm1.qcow2,format=qcow2,bus=virtio \
  --import \
  --network bridge=br0,model=virtio \
  --network bridge=br0,model=virtio \
  --os-variant generic \
  --graphics vnc \
  --console pty,target_type=serial

Explanation:

Once the VM boots, you will see the FortiGate login prompt in your console. Fgt-vm64-kvm-v7.2.3.f-build1262-fortinet.out.kvm.qcow2

Set a New Password: You will be forced to change the password immediately upon first login. md5sum Fgt-vm64-kvm-v7

Upload License: The VM will run in "Evaluation Mode" initially. To enable full throughput and features: Create a libvirt domain XML or use virt-install

The copy-on-write format can become corrupted if the host crashes during a write. Schedule regular snapshots and backing store checks:

qemu-img check -r all fortigate.qcow2