Adding an ADOM
To add an ADOM, you must be logged in as the
admin administrator. You must also first enable administrative domains in the Web-based Manager; see
“To enable the ADOM feature:”.
To create an ADOM:
1. Log into the FortiManager Web-based Manager using an administrator account. The Administrator Domain tab is the default window on login.
2. To create a new ADOM you can either select Create New from the top menu pane or right click the body pane and select New from the right-click menu.
3. Select Create New from the top menu pane to create a new ADOM. A Create ADOM window will pop-up which will allow you to configure the new ADOM. Enter the following information:
• Name: Enter a name that will allow you to distinguish this ADOM from your other ADOMs.
• Version: Select the version of FortiGate devices in the ADOM. FortiManager v4.0 MR3 can manage FortiOS v4.0 MR2 and MR3.
• Mode: Select Normal mode if you want to manage and configure the connected FortiGate devices from the FortiManager Web-based Manager. Select Backup mode if you want to backup the FortiGate configurations to the FortiManager, but configure each FortiGate locally.
• VPN Management: Select Central VPN Console or Select Policy & Device VPNs.
• Devices: Select which devices to add to the ADOM.
4. Select OK to create the ADOM.