FortiGate Infrastructure Course Overview:

This course will equip you with the knowledge to effectively utilize the primary FortiGate networking and infrastructure capabilities. It will cover topics typically employed in intricate or larger enterprise or MSSP (Managed Security Service Provider) networks. These topics include advanced routing, redundant infrastructure, virtual domains (VDOMs), zero trust network access (ZTNA), SSL VPN, site-to-site IPsec VPN, single sign-on (SSO), and diagnostics.

Intended Audience:

• Networking and security professionals involved in the design, implementation, and administration of a network infrastructure using FortiGate devices should attend this course.
• This course assumes knowledge of basic FortiGate fundamentals. You should have a thorough understanding of all the topics covered in the FortiGate Security course before attending the FortiGate Infrastructure course.

Learning Objectives of FortiGate Infrastructure:

Upon completing this course, you will have the following capabilities:

• Analyze the FortiGate route table effectively.
• Route packets using policy-based and static routes for multipath and load-balanced configurations.
• Create multiple virtual devices within FortiGate, each functioning as an independent FortiGate unit, by configuring virtual domains (VDOMs).
• Comprehend the core principles and advantages of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).
• Provide secure access to your private network through SSL VPN.
• Establish an IPsec VPN tunnel connecting two FortiGate devices.
• Implement a meshed or partially redundant VPN setup.
• Diagnose issues with failed Internet Key Exchange (IKE) exchanges.
• Enable Fortinet Single Sign-On (FSSO) access to network services, integrated with Microsoft Active Directory (AD).
• Deploy FortiGate devices as a High Availability (HA) cluster to ensure fault tolerance and high performance.
• Identify and rectify common network problems.