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Which of the following statements is not correct regarding virtual domains (VDOMs)?

The correct answer is C. A backup management VDOM will synchronize the configuration from an active management. The statement that a backup management VDOM synchronizes configuration from an active management VDOM is incorrect, as FortiGate typically has a single management VDOM and VDOMs are independent.

Submitted by carlos_mx· Apr 18, 2026FortiGate Deployment and System Configuration

Question

Which of the following statements is not correct regarding virtual domains (VDOMs)?

Options

  • AVDOMs divide a single FortiGate unit into two or more virtual units that function as multiple,
  • BA management VDOM handles SNMP, logging, alert email, and FDN-based updates.
  • CA backup management VDOM will synchronize the configuration from an active management
  • DVDOMs share firmware versions, as well as antivirus and IPS databases.
  • EOnly administrative users with a super_admin profile will be able to enter all VDOMs to make

How the community answered

(42 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • C
    90% (38)
  • D
    5% (2)
  • E
    2% (1)

Why each option

The statement that a backup management VDOM synchronizes configuration from an active management VDOM is incorrect, as FortiGate typically has a single management VDOM and VDOMs are independent.

AVDOMs divide a single FortiGate unit into two or more virtual units that function as multiple,

VDOMs indeed divide a single FortiGate into multiple virtual units that function independently.

BA management VDOM handles SNMP, logging, alert email, and FDN-based updates.

The management VDOM handles global services like SNMP, logging, alert emails, and FortiGuard updates.

CA backup management VDOM will synchronize the configuration from an active managementCorrect

FortiGate Virtual Domains (VDOMs) are designed to operate as independent virtual units sharing core resources, and there is no concept or functionality for a 'backup management VDOM' that automatically synchronizes its configuration from an active management VDOM.

DVDOMs share firmware versions, as well as antivirus and IPS databases.

VDOMs share underlying firmware versions and security databases (antivirus, IPS) across all virtual instances.

EOnly administrative users with a super_admin profile will be able to enter all VDOMs to make

Administrative users with a 'super_admin' profile have global access to configure all VDOMs on the FortiGate unit.

Concept tested: FortiGate Virtual Domains (VDOMs) Basics

Source: https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/administration-guide/31804/vdoms

Topics

#VDOMs#Virtual Domains#FortiGate Configuration#System Features

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