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EMS Administration Guide

Relationship between FortiClient EMS, FortiGate, and FortiClient

Relationship between FortiClient EMS, FortiGate, and FortiClient

FortiClient EMS can be used in standalone mode or integrated with FortiGate. The following section illustrates the topology for each configuration and the GUI differences between the scenarios. The following table clarifies the terminology used:

Term

Definition

Fabric Telemetry connection

Connection between FortiClient and FortiOS when FortiClient is used with FortiGate.

Management Telemetry connection

Connection between FortiClient and EMS when FortiClient is used with EMS.

For details, see the FortiClient Compliance Guide.

Relationship between FortiClient EMS, FortiGate, and FortiClient

FortiClient EMS can be used in standalone mode or integrated with FortiGate. The following section illustrates the topology for each configuration and the GUI differences between the scenarios. The following table clarifies the terminology used:

Term

Definition

Fabric Telemetry connection

Connection between FortiClient and FortiOS when FortiClient is used with FortiGate.

Management Telemetry connection

Connection between FortiClient and EMS when FortiClient is used with EMS.

For details, see the FortiClient Compliance Guide.