Overview
The fgfm protocol implements a secure communication protocol with the following functions:
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FortiGate reachability status (from FortiManager)
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FortiManager reachability status (from FortiGate)
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Configuration installation and retrieval
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Script push
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JSON monitoring via RTM
Exceptions
The following communications between FortiGate and FortiManager units are handled outside of the fgfm protocol and are managed by the FortiGuard protocol:
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FortiGuard package downloads (AV, IPS, Virus Scan, etc.)
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FortiGuard query (WF, AS)
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Firmware Downloads