NSE4 · Question #389
Which of the following statements is correct concerning multiple vdoms configured in a FortiGate device?
The correct answer is A. FortiGate devices,from the FGT/FWF 60D and above, all support VDOMS. FortiGate devices, specifically models from the FGT/FWF 60D and newer, universally support the VDOM feature to segment a single FortiGate into multiple virtual firewalls.
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Which of the following statements is correct concerning multiple vdoms configured in a FortiGate device?
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- AFortiGate devices,from the FGT/FWF 60D and above, all support VDOMS.
- BAll FortiGate devices scale to 250 VDOMS.
- CEach VDOM requires its own FortiGuard license.
- DFortiGate devices support more NAT/route VDOMs than Transparent Mode VDOMs.
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- B6% (3)
- C4% (2)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
FortiGate devices, specifically models from the FGT/FWF 60D and newer, universally support the VDOM feature to segment a single FortiGate into multiple virtual firewalls.
Historically, VDOM support was introduced or standardized across certain FortiGate models; the FGT/FWF 60D series marked a point where VDOMs became a standard feature across many devices moving forward.
The maximum number of VDOMs supported varies significantly by FortiGate model and license, and not all devices, especially lower-end ones, can scale to 250 VDOMs.
FortiGuard licenses are applied to the entire FortiGate appliance, meaning all configured VDOMs share the same FortiGuard subscription services, not requiring individual licenses per VDOM.
FortiGate devices support a combined total number of VDOMs, irrespective of whether they are configured in NAT/Route mode or Transparent mode, and there is no inherent limit favoring one mode over the other in terms of count.
Concept tested: FortiGate VDOM capabilities and limitations
Source: https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/administration-guide/862608/what-is-a-vdom
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