In real-world scenarios, there are deployments where we need to consider vendor interoperability—especially when it comes to SFP modules. Whether it’s due to requirements, cost optimization, restoration, or troubleshooting, this becomes a key factor in network operations. One common issue arises when using non-native or unsupported SFP modules, and this is where FortiGate commands come […]
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Today, let’s talk about wireless design and the key components used in enterprise networks. This is a summary of what I’ve learned from my research and, of course, a little bit of “YouTube University” 😄 Multi-Gigabit Ethernet and Future-Proofing Network Switches The use of multi-gigabit ports supporting 1, 2.5, 5, and 10 Gbps on switches
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Have you ever configured or set up a FortiGate and found yourself scratching your head because something isn’t working? You’re not alone 😊 Most of the issues I’ve experienced whether in production or in the lab aren’t caused by bugs, hardware problems, or image versions. They usually come from misunderstanding how NAT, routing, and firewall
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In today’s world, cybersecurity threats are more sophisticated than ever. Simply relying on a traditional stateful firewall is no longer enough. That’s where FortiGate Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) come in, offering advanced inspection and modern threat protection to keep our network secure. FortiGate combines traditional firewall capabilities with advanced security features such as deep packet
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Today, I’m trying to refresh the deployment for Hub and Spoke ADVPN setup in FortiGate SDWAN Deployment. Let’s Start…. I. Creating a device groupIt is a best practice to use Device Groups as the installation target instead of the firewall itself. The reason behind this is that if you ever need to remove the FortiGate
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In day 2, I focused on Equal Cost Multi-Path (ECMP) of Fortigate but let me dig deep into the design – architecture aspect. first, this post is just my personal view and unlocking further about the ECMP. ECMP job is pretty simple. Its job is to move packets from a source to a destination using
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Key Takeaway FGCP provides fast, reliable High Availability One logical firewall with a ready standby Designed for seamless failover and minimal disruption https://youtu.be/Gp7_WIDFCBw
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Dual-role SDWAN connectivity and security (Next-Generation Firewall) Network Virtual Appliances can be deployed in the Virtual WAN hub. These virtual appliances can be used to inspect all North-South, East-West, and Internet-bound traffic. Azure vWan comes into play when you go cross region, multi-region, doing dynamic routing across region this is where vWan comes in to
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Time to brush up on Microsoft Azure, especially since I’m preparing for the AZ-900 certification. While searching for learning resources, I stumbled upon Adam Marczak’s YouTube videos. They were a lifesaver—explaining complex Azure concepts in a way that even beginners like me could grasp. As I began exploring, I realized I need to see things
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I’d like to tell you a story about ZTNA. Imagine your company is like a big castle. Inside, there are many rooms, each with important stuff, like treasure, secrets, or your favorite toys. But now, some people want to work from far away, outside the castle. How do you let them in without letting strangers
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