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FCP_FMG_AD-7.6 · Question #47

What allows FortiManager to run CLI scripts on FortiGate devices without prompting for SSH authentication each time?

The correct answer is B. The secure management tunnel between FortiManager and FortiGate devices. FortiManager uses a secure management tunnel (TCP port 541) to communicate with managed FortiGate devices. This tunnel allows FortiManager to run CLI scripts, push configuration changes, and retrieve information without prompting for SSH authentication each time, as trust is…

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Question

What allows FortiManager to run CLI scripts on FortiGate devices without prompting for SSH authentication each time?

Options

  • AFortiGate devices using the legacy login method.
  • BThe secure management tunnel between FortiManager and FortiGate devices.
  • CThe script using the Remote FortiGate Directly (via CLI) option.
  • DThe script on the FortiManager device database.

How the community answered

(54 responses)
  • A
    17% (9)
  • B
    70% (38)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    9% (5)

Explanation

FortiManager uses a secure management tunnel (TCP port 541) to communicate with managed FortiGate devices. This tunnel allows FortiManager to run CLI scripts, push configuration changes, and retrieve information without prompting for SSH authentication each time, as trust is already established through device authorization and certificate exchange.

Topics

#CLI scripts#FGFM management tunnel#SSH authentication#script execution

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