Installing FortiClient EMS 7.4
EMS 7.4 introduces a shift to a Linux-based model from the Windows Server-based model in earlier EMS versions. This change provides numerous benefits, including improved architecture and flexibility. This document provides instructions to migrate your EMS data from an existing Windows Server-based instance to the Linux-based model, as well as installation instructions for various use cases.
EMS 7.4 only supports Ubuntu 22.04 Server and Desktop. While EMS 7.4 supports both Ubuntu 22.04 Desktop and Server, consider that Desktop uses more resources that could otherwise be available for EMS usage. You should consider proper planning for hardware resources.
Installing EMS requires an active internet connection. During installation, EMS also tries to download information about FortiClient signature updates from FortiGuard.
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Because implementing or migrating to EMS 7.4.0 on the Linux platform can be complex, Fortinet highly recommends FortiClient Best Practices Service (BPS). FortiClient Best Practices Service is an account-based annual subscription providing access to a specialized team that delivers remote guidance on deployment, upgrades, and operations. The service allows customers to share information about their deployment, user requirements, resources, and other related items. Based on the information provided, the BPS experts can provide recommended best practices, sample code, links to tools, and other materials or assistance to speed adoption and guide the customer towards best practice deployments. The team does not log into customer devices to make changes for them. This is a consulting and guidance service which may include sample configurations or playbooks. This is not an on-site professional services offer. |
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EMS can also deploy using a VM image in a KVM and VMware vSphere (ESXi) environment. See Deploying EMS as a VM image. |