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Functions

Functions

FortiGate Cloud has the following functions:

Function

Description

Centralized dashboard System and log widgets plus real-time monitors.
FortiView log viewer Real-time log viewing with filters and download capability.
Drilldown analysis Real-time location, user, and network activity analysis, and alert profiles.
Report generator Create custom report templates and schedule reports in different formats to display location-based analytics or illustrate network usage platforms.
Device management

Scheduled configuration backup and history and script management.

If using multitenancy license, includes group management.

Antivirus (AV) submission Shows the status of suspicious files undergoing cloud-based sandbox analysis.
AP, FortiSwitch, and FortiExtender management via FortiGate
  • Wireless configuration:
    • View, add, and remove APs managed by FortiGates
    • View WiFi user statistics and health monitor
    • Create and edit SSID settings
    • Create and edit FortiAP profiles
    • Create and edit WIDS profiles
  • FortiSwitch management: add, delete, configure, create, and edit FortiSwitch profiles
  • FortiExtender management: add, delete, deploy, create, and edit FortiExtender profiles
Remote access Access device configuration from web browser, modify configuration, and push changes through to device through the network.
FortiGate virtual domain (VDOM) support Support for VDOMs configured in FortiGate devices.
Active Directory (AD) management Integration with AD.
Firmware upgrade Remotely upgrade FortiOS on FortiGate devices and FortiAP, FortiSwitch, and FortiExtender devices connected to the FortiGate.
Event management Set up email alerts for specific network structure emergencies, such as FortiGate Cloud losing connection to the device, or the device's power supply failing.
Regions

Datacenters located in Canada, Germany, the United States, and Japan for better performance and GDPR compliance for international customers.

FortiGate Cloud includes the Global, Europe, U.S., and Japan regions.

FortiSandbox SaaS includes the Global, Europe, U.S., and Japan regions.

The U.S. datacenter for log storage is designated for the following devices:

  • Devices with the U.S. government license
  • Devices provisioned to the FortiGate Cloud U.S. region with FortiGuard server location setting configured to USA
  • Devices provisioned to the FortiGate Cloud U.S. region with a paid FortiGate Cloud Service subscription

Devices provisioned to the FortiGate Cloud U.S. region without FortiGuard server location setting configured to USA or a paid FortiGate Cloud Service subscription use the Canada datacenter.

Functions

Functions

FortiGate Cloud has the following functions:

Function

Description

Centralized dashboard System and log widgets plus real-time monitors.
FortiView log viewer Real-time log viewing with filters and download capability.
Drilldown analysis Real-time location, user, and network activity analysis, and alert profiles.
Report generator Create custom report templates and schedule reports in different formats to display location-based analytics or illustrate network usage platforms.
Device management

Scheduled configuration backup and history and script management.

If using multitenancy license, includes group management.

Antivirus (AV) submission Shows the status of suspicious files undergoing cloud-based sandbox analysis.
AP, FortiSwitch, and FortiExtender management via FortiGate
  • Wireless configuration:
    • View, add, and remove APs managed by FortiGates
    • View WiFi user statistics and health monitor
    • Create and edit SSID settings
    • Create and edit FortiAP profiles
    • Create and edit WIDS profiles
  • FortiSwitch management: add, delete, configure, create, and edit FortiSwitch profiles
  • FortiExtender management: add, delete, deploy, create, and edit FortiExtender profiles
Remote access Access device configuration from web browser, modify configuration, and push changes through to device through the network.
FortiGate virtual domain (VDOM) support Support for VDOMs configured in FortiGate devices.
Active Directory (AD) management Integration with AD.
Firmware upgrade Remotely upgrade FortiOS on FortiGate devices and FortiAP, FortiSwitch, and FortiExtender devices connected to the FortiGate.
Event management Set up email alerts for specific network structure emergencies, such as FortiGate Cloud losing connection to the device, or the device's power supply failing.
Regions

Datacenters located in Canada, Germany, the United States, and Japan for better performance and GDPR compliance for international customers.

FortiGate Cloud includes the Global, Europe, U.S., and Japan regions.

FortiSandbox SaaS includes the Global, Europe, U.S., and Japan regions.

The U.S. datacenter for log storage is designated for the following devices:

  • Devices with the U.S. government license
  • Devices provisioned to the FortiGate Cloud U.S. region with FortiGuard server location setting configured to USA
  • Devices provisioned to the FortiGate Cloud U.S. region with a paid FortiGate Cloud Service subscription

Devices provisioned to the FortiGate Cloud U.S. region without FortiGuard server location setting configured to USA or a paid FortiGate Cloud Service subscription use the Canada datacenter.