Upd — Fgtvm64kvmv723fbuild1262fortinetoutkvmqcow2

Version 7.2.3 was a significant point release in the 7.2 "feature" branch. Key focus areas included:

: Built explicitly for Kernel-based Virtual Machine environments (such as Ubuntu KVM, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, or Proxmox VE). v7.2.3.F : Runs FortiOS Feature Release version 7.2.3.

: The specific version of FortiOS, which was released in late 2022 to provide various stability improvements and feature updates.

Since this is a .qcow2 file, "updating" usually implies one of two methods: fgtvm64kvmv723fbuild1262fortinetoutkvmqcow2 upd

Never jump blindly between major FortiOS versions. Log into the Fortinet Support Portal and utilize the to ensure your current system can move cleanly into version 7.2.3 Build 1262 without breaking configuration files. 2. Backup Your Configuration

The default image requires a primary boot disk. A secondary 30 GB disk is usually required for logging.

file. Set the OS Type to "Linux" and use "Generic" for the version. Allocate Resources: Assign at least 2 CPUs and 2048 MB of RAM. Network Setup: Add your virtual network interfaces (NICs). Ensure the Device Model for optimal performance. First Boot: Power on the VM. The default login is with no password. 4. Why This Update Matters Version 7

: Specifies that the image is designed for the KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) hypervisor. v723 : Refers to FortiOS version 7.2.3 . f : Typically denotes a "Feature" or "Final" release branch.

Version 7.2.3 (build 1262) specifically introduced improvements in SD-WAN stability, ZTNA tag propagation, and security fabric integration.

Browse and select the fortios.qcow2 file you downloaded. OS Type: Choose Linux (Generic version). : The specific version of FortiOS, which was

Select your local copy of the FGT_VM64_KVM-v7.2.3.F-build1262-FORTINET.out package.

virt-install \ --name=FortiGate-7.2.3 \ --ram=2048 \ --vcpus=2 \ --os-variant=rhel8.0 \ --import \ --disk path=/var/lib/libvirt/images/FGT_VM64_KVM-v7.2.3.F-build1262-FORTINET.out.kvm.qcow2,bus=virtio \ --disk path=/var/lib/libvirt/images/fortigate-logs.qcow2,size=30,bus=virtio \ --network bridge=br0,model=virtio \ --network bridge=br1,model=virtio \ --graphics none \ --noautoconsole Use code with caution. Initial Boot Initialization

sudo virsh console fortigate723

Enhanced features for FortiGates using NP7 processors.