Create the FortiGate VM virtual machine
To create the FortiGate VM virtual machine:
1. Launch the Hyper-V Manager in your Microsoft server.
The
Hyper-V Manager home page opens.
2. Select the server in the right-tree menu. The server details page is displayed.
3. Right-click the server and select New and select Virtual Machine from the menu. Optionally, in the Actions menu, select New and select Virtual Machine from the menu.
The
New Virtual Machine Wizard opens.
4. Select Next to create a virtual machine with a custom configuration.
The
Specify Name and Location page is displayed.
5. Enter a name for this virtual machine. The name is displayed in the Hyper-V Manager.
Select
Next to continue. The
Assign Memory page is displayed.
6. Specify the amount of memory to allocate to this virtual machine. The default memory for FortiGate VM is 1GB (1024MB).
Select
Next to continue. The
Configure Networking page is displayed.
7. Each new virtual machine includes a network adapter. You can configure the network adapter to use a virtual switch, or it can remain disconnected. FortiGate VM requires four network adapters. You must configure network adapters in the Settings page.
Select
Next to continue. The
Connect Virtual Hard Disk page is displayed.
Select
Next to continue. The
Summary page is displayed.
9. To create the virtual machine and close the wizard, select Finish.