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What is Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Virtual Machine?
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FortiAnalyzer VM is a virtualized security reporting and log management solution that centralizes, analyzes, and correlates logs from Fortinet devices to enhance network visibility and threat detection.
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Which hypervisors does FortiAnalyzer VM support?
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FortiAnalyzer VM supports VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, KVM, and Citrix XenServer, ensuring seamless deployment across most enterprise virtual environments.
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How do I size FortiAnalyzer VM for my network?
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Select the appropriate FortiAnalyzer VM license tier based on device count, daily log volume, and retention requirements; consult Fortinet’s sizing guide for CPU, memory, and storage recommendations.
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Can FortiAnalyzer VM integrate with FortiGate firewalls?
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Yes. FortiAnalyzer VM natively integrates with FortiGate devices via secure API, enabling automated log ingestion, policy compliance reporting, and real-time event correlation.
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How does FortiAnalyzer VM enhance threat detection?
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By aggregating logs from multiple sources and applying built-in analytics, FortiAnalyzer VM identifies anomalies, correlates events, and generates actionable alerts for faster incident response.
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What are the licensing options for FortiAnalyzer VM?
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FortiAnalyzer VM offers throughput-based and device-based licenses; choose between pay-as-you-grow or perpetual models to align cost with log volume and managed device count.
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How is high availability configured in FortiAnalyzer VM?
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Deploy FortiAnalyzer VM in active-active or active-passive clusters across your virtual infrastructure with synchronized configurations and real-time data replication for uninterrupted service.
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What are the system requirements for FortiAnalyzer VM?
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Minimum requirements include 4 vCPUs, 8 GB RAM, and 200 GB disk space; higher tiers require up to 16 vCPUs, 64 GB RAM, and 2 TB storage depending on log retention and throughput.
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How do I deploy FortiAnalyzer VM in AWS or Azure?
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Launch the FortiAnalyzer VM Marketplace image, configure VPC/subnet, allocate EBS or managed disks, and apply security group rules before completing initial setup through the web UI.
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What log retention capabilities does FortiAnalyzer VM offer?
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FortiAnalyzer VM supports policy-based retention with tiered storage, allowing you to archive or purge logs automatically based on age, severity, or compliance requirements.
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How do I back up and restore FortiAnalyzer VM data?
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Use the built-in backup utility to export configurations and logs to FTP, SFTP, or USB; restore via the web interface to recover both settings and historical log data.
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Can FortiAnalyzer VM produce custom compliance reports?
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Yes. FortiAnalyzer VM includes over 300 predefined templates and a graphical report builder to create customized compliance reports for standards like PCI DSS, GDPR, and HIPAA.
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How does FortiAnalyzer VM scale with my growing infrastructure?
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FortiAnalyzer VM scales horizontally by adding nodes to a cluster and vertically by allocating more CPU, memory, or storage, ensuring consistent performance as log volume increases.
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What security features protect FortiAnalyzer VM?
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FortiAnalyzer VM enforces role-based access control, secure communication via TLS, disk encryption, and mandatory two-factor authentication to safeguard sensitive log data.
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How can I monitor FortiAnalyzer VM performance?
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Use the built-in dashboard and real-time performance widgets to track CPU, memory, disk I/O, and session processing rates, with customizable alerts for threshold breaches.
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What support and firmware updates are available for FortiAnalyzer VM?
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Fortinet provides 24x7 technical support, regular firmware updates, and threat intelligence feeds to ensure your FortiAnalyzer VM remains secure and up to date.
