Azure offers several VM instance types that can be used for FortiGate VM deployment. Some of the most common instance types include:
FortiGate VM is a virtualized version of the FortiGate network security appliance, which provides a comprehensive range of security features, including firewall, intrusion prevention, antivirus, and more. The VM can be deployed on various platforms, including Azure, to provide security and protection for cloud-based infrastructure. fortigate vm sizing azure
| License Tier | vCPUs (Azure) | Typical Raw Throughput* | Use Case | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 2 | ~1 Gbps | Dev/Test, branch office | | FG-VM04 | 4 | ~2-4 Gbps | Small production, DMZ | | FG-VM08 | 8 | ~4-8 Gbps | Mid-size enterprise | | FG-VM16 | 16 | ~8-16 Gbps | Large hub, heavy inspection | Azure offers several VM instance types that can
To ensure the firewall didn't become a bottleneck, Alex made sure to enable Accelerated Networking | License Tier | vCPUs (Azure) | Typical