cm

Central Manager configuration. This command is available for hardware and VM models.

The FortiDeceptor appliance can be configured in the following modes:

• Central Manager. Central Manager also has deception capability.
• Remote appliance (client).

Syntax

cm <options>

Option	Description
-lc	List the configuration of Central Manager mode unit.
-ls	List the status of Central Manager mode unit.
-lj	Optional. Output in JSON format.
-sc -mC	Set this unit to be a client mode (remote appliance).
-sc -mM	Set this unit to be a manager mode (Central Manager).
-sc -n	Set alias name for this unit (manager or client).
-sc -a	Set the authentication code for Central Manager communication.
-sc -i	Set the IP address of Central Manager server unit for client unit to connect.

Example

For example, in the following topology scenario:

• 1 Central Manager with IP address of 192.168.1.100
• 1 remote appliance (client) with IP address of IP:172.16.1.100

Use this configuration command on the manager side:

cm -sc -mM -nManager -a1234567890

Use this configuration command on the client side:

cm –sc –mC –nAppliance1 –a1234567890 -i192.168.1.100