Deploying FortiManager Cloud

The section describes how to deploy FortiManager Cloud. Following is an overview of the process:

1. Check requirements and licenses on FortiCloud. See Checking requirements and licenses.
2. On FortiCloud, deploy a FortiManager Cloud instance. See Deploying a FortiManager Cloud instance.
3. (Optional) Upgrade FortiManager Cloud to the latest available cloud version. See Upgrading firmware from the portal.
4. On FortiOS, enable management by FortiManager Cloud. See Configuring FortiOS.

Although FortiManager Cloud 7.2.x is available for customers to use, FortiManager Cloud 7.0 is deployed by default, and customers can choose whether to upgrade firmware to version 7.2.x.