Organization devices
FortiPortal requires that the organization FortiGate devices are managed by FortiManager.
The FortiManager may reside in the organization network or in the cloud.
- FortiGate:
- Provides network security in the organization environment
- Generates security and access logs
- Also fulfills the AP Wireless Controller role
- FortiManager:
- Manages a set of FortiGate devices
- FortiManager provides device information to FortiPortal
- May be placed within the organization network or in the cloud
- (Optional) FortiAnalyzer:
- Provides log analysis and reporting
- May be placed within the organization network or in the cloud
- (Optional) FortiSwitch:
- Provide secure network switching integrated with FortiGate
- Placed within the organization network
- (Optional) FortiAP:
- Provide secure wireless network access points integrated with FortiGate
- Placed within the organization network