Deployment mode

You can configure your FortiSandbox VM on Azure using following modes:

Basic Mode

Basic Mode is the fastest and easiest way to deploy a FortiSandbox VM on Azure. It uses the Azure setup wizard to guide you through the setup process with step-by-step instructions.

Advanced Mode

Advanced Mode uses the advanced features of the FortiSandbox VM including custom VMs and HA features. It requires you to manually create all the resources you need. This mode is recommended for customers with experience working with Azure and the cloud. To use custom VMs, including pre-configured VMs, your own ISO image, or Red Hat VMs on VirtualBox, contact Fortinet Customer Service & Support.

Comparison chart:

	Basic Mode	Advanced Mode
HA	A single setup wizard page where you can enter all the information for launching a FortiSandbox VM. Only simple information is required: resource group name, VM name, VM region, VM size, username, and your SSH key or user password. The setup wizard automatically creates and deploys resources such as storage account, virtual network, network interface, public IP address, and the virtual machine instance.	Gives you full control to customize the resources required to deploy the VM. Supports custom Windows VMs. Supports HA features.
Deployment time	Approximately 20 minutes.	Approximately one hour.
Limitations	The FortiSandbox VM is created with only one network interface. HA features require at least two network interfaces. If you want to add a second network interface, you must shut down the VM and then manually create and attach the new network interface. Supports sandboxing analysis using Windows Cloud VMs only. Does not support custom Windows VMs.	Takes longer to deploy. Requires advanced knowledge of deploying VMs in Azure. Must deploy all components manually in Azure. Must follow instructions carefully for a successful deployment.