Fortinet device lifecycle management
The management tasks for devices in a Fortinet security infrastructure follow a typical lifecycle:
• Deployment
An administrator completes configuration of the Fortinet devices in their network after initial installation.
• Monitoring
The administrator monitors the status and health of devices in the security infrastructure, including resource monitoring and network usage. External threats to your network infrastructure can be monitored and alerts generated to advise.
• Maintenance
The administrator performs configuration updates as needed to keep devices up-to-date.
• Upgrading
Virus definitions, IPS (attack) and Data Leak Prevention signatures, Web and Email filtering services, and device firmware images, are all kept current to provide continuous protection for devices in the security infrastructure.