Application categories in SD-WAN rules FMG

This information is also available in the FortiManager 7.2 Administration Guide: SD-WAN templates SD-WAN rules

In FortiManager 7.2.0, the Internet Services > Application Category option has been added when configuring SD-WAN rules.

The application category uses the default internet service database (ISDB) categories received from FortiGuard. This feature is available in a FortiManager 7.2 ADOM with 7.2 or later FortiGate devices.

To configure application groups for SD-WAN rules in a template:

1. In FortiManager, make sure you're in a 7.2 ADOM.
2. Go to Device Manager > Provisioning Templates > SD-WAN Templates, and create or edit a template.
3. Under SD-WAN Rules, create a new rule.
4. Set the Destination as Internet Service.
   The new destination type Application Group has been added.
   
5. Select categories from the default ISDB list. New categories can be created by clicking the add button in the selection window.
   
6. Click OK to save the SD-WAN rule.
   

To configure application groups for SD-WAN rules in the device database:

1. In FortiManager, make sure you're in a 7.2 ADOM.
2. Go to Device Manager > Device & Groups.
3. Select a FortiGate device (7.2 or later) to manage the device database.
4. Go to System > SD-WAN > SD-WAN Rules, and create a new rule.
5. Set the Destination as Internet Service.
   The new destination type Application Group has been added.
   
   
6. Select categories from the default ISDB list. New categories can be created by clicking the add button in the selection window.
   
   
7. Click OK to save the SD-WAN rule.