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Configuring FortiMonitor

Configuring FortiMonitor

FortiMonitor can be added to the Security Fabric so it appears in the topology views and the dashboard widgets.

FortiMonitor requires REST API access to FortiGate.

To add FortiMonitor to the Security Fabric:
  1. In FortiOS, ensure that FortiGate is prepared to add FortiMonitor to the Security Fabric. See Preparing FortiGate for supported Security Fabric devices.

  2. (Optional) In FortiOS, configure pre-authorization of FortiMonitor to enable the device to join the Security Fabric as soon as it connects. See Configuring pre-authorization of supported Security Fabric devices.

  3. In FortiMonitor, start configuring the device to join the Security Fabric (see Enable Security Fabric monitoring for detailed instructions):

    1. Complete the Discovery Details page.

  4. In FortiOS, authorize the FortiMonitor. See Authorizing supported connectors.

    If FortiMonitor is pre-authorized, you can skip this step.

  5. Go to Security Fabric > Physical Topology or Security Fabric > Logical Topology to view more information.

    Physical topology view:

    Logical topology view:

  6. In FortiMonitor, complete the device configuration. (See Enable Security Fabric monitoring for detailed instructions.)

Configuring FortiMonitor

FortiMonitor can be added to the Security Fabric so it appears in the topology views and the dashboard widgets.

FortiMonitor requires REST API access to FortiGate.

To add FortiMonitor to the Security Fabric:
  1. In FortiOS, ensure that FortiGate is prepared to add FortiMonitor to the Security Fabric. See Preparing FortiGate for supported Security Fabric devices.

  2. (Optional) In FortiOS, configure pre-authorization of FortiMonitor to enable the device to join the Security Fabric as soon as it connects. See Configuring pre-authorization of supported Security Fabric devices.

  3. In FortiMonitor, start configuring the device to join the Security Fabric (see Enable Security Fabric monitoring for detailed instructions):

    1. Complete the Discovery Details page.

  4. In FortiOS, authorize the FortiMonitor. See Authorizing supported connectors.

    If FortiMonitor is pre-authorized, you can skip this step.

  5. Go to Security Fabric > Physical Topology or Security Fabric > Logical Topology to view more information.

    Physical topology view:

    Logical topology view:

  6. In FortiMonitor, complete the device configuration. (See Enable Security Fabric monitoring for detailed instructions.)