Which (Proxmox, EVE-NG, native KVM) are you using? What FortiOS version do you intend to run?
Automated security testing in virtualized environments. Deployment Requirements
The filename typically follows the pattern: FortiGate-VM64-KVM-<version>.qcow2.zip . Unzip to reveal the .qcow2 file (usually 1.5–2.5 GB compressed, 5–10 GB sparse). fortios.qcow2
FortiGate-VM64-KVM # config system interface FortiGate-VM64-KVM (interface) # edit port1 FortiGate-VM64-KVM (port1) # set mode static FortiGate-VM64-KVM (port1) # set ip 192.168.1.99 255.255.255.0 FortiGate-VM64-KVM (port1) # set allowaccess ping https ssh http FortiGate-VM64-KVM (port1) # end Use code with caution.
qemu-img resize fortios.qcow2 +20G
Low-encryption (no strong crypto algorithms like high-grade SSL/TLS inspection in some regions), limited VDOMs, and no access to FortiGuard subscription updates (IPS, Antivirus, Web Filter).
Below is a comprehensive guide to understanding, deploying, and optimizing the FortiGate VM using the .qcow2 format. 🛡️ What is FortiOS QCOW2? Which (Proxmox, EVE-NG, native KVM) are you using
Using an SSH client (like PuTTY or SecureCRT), transfer the renamed file to the EVE-NG server into a new folder within /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/ .
The versatility of FortiOS.qcow2 lends itself to a variety of use cases: qemu-img resize fortios