Transparent FortiClient upgrade

You can now upgrade FortiClient to the latest version without needing a system reboot if there are no changes in the driver version. This improvement ensures a smoother upgrade process, reducing interruptions and allowing users to continue their work without unnecessary reboots.

If drivers are removed or added due to disabling or enabling features in the deployment package, FortiClient still requires a system reboot.

To deploy FortiClient upgrade:

1. In EMS, go to Deployment & Installers > FortiClient Installer.
2. Click Add.
3. Create a deployment package for FortiClient 7.4.0 with auto registration enabled.

   

4. Go to Deployment & Installers > Manage Deployment.
5. Create a deployment configuration.
6. From the Deployment Package dropdown list, select the FortiClient 7.4.0 deployment package.
7. Enable Reboot When Needed.
8. Configure other fields as desired, then click Save.
9. On a FortiClient registered to EMS, after the profile updates synchronize, FortiClient displays a notification that an upgrade is available.

   

   The endpoint details page in EMS shows that the deployment process has started on the endpoint. On the endpoint, a FortiTray icon displays for the upgrade. Click it to open the FortiClient Setup dialog. Click OK to start the upgrade at the scheduled time.

   

   You can monitor the upgrade process in the FortiClient Setup dialog. The FortiClient upgrade succeeds without requiring a system reboot in this case because the upgraded version's driver versions are the same as the previous version's. FortiClient autoconnects to EMS after the upgrade and shows the latest version on the About tab. The endpoint details page in EMS shows that deployment is complete on that endpoint.