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FCP_FML_AD-7.4 · Question #7

What are two reasons for having reliable DNS servers configured on FortiMail? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is B. FortiGuard Connectivity D. Email transmission. FortiGuard Connectivity FortiMail relies on DNS to resolve FortiGuard service endpoints for antivirus definitions, antispam updates, reputation lookups, and other cloud services. Email transmission FortiMail's built-in MTA performs MX and A record lookups to route outbound mail…

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Question

What are two reasons for having reliable DNS servers configured on FortiMail? (Choose two.)

Options

  • AFirmware updates
  • BFortiGuard Connectivity
  • CHA synchronization
  • DEmail transmission

How the community answered

(46 responses)
  • A
    4% (2)
  • B
    91% (42)
  • C
    4% (2)

Explanation

FortiGuard Connectivity FortiMail relies on DNS to resolve FortiGuard service endpoints for antivirus definitions, antispam updates, reputation lookups, and other cloud services. Email transmission FortiMail's built-in MTA performs MX and A record lookups to route outbound mail and verify sender domains for SPF/DNSBL checks, so reliable DNS is essential for proper mail flow.

Topics

#DNS configuration#FortiGuard connectivity#email transmission#MX lookup

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