NSE4 · Question #75
What methods can be used to access the FortiGate CLI? (Choose two.)
The correct answer is B. A direct connection to the serial console port. C. Using the CLI console widget in the GUI. The FortiGate Command Line Interface (CLI) can be accessed either by a direct connection to the serial console port or through the CLI console widget available within the device's web-based graphical user interface (GUI).
Question
What methods can be used to access the FortiGate CLI? (Choose two.)
Options
- AUsing SNMP.
- BA direct connection to the serial console port.
- CUsing the CLI console widget in the GUI.
- DUsing RCP.
How the community answered
(59 responses)- A3% (2)
- B95% (56)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
The FortiGate Command Line Interface (CLI) can be accessed either by a direct connection to the serial console port or through the CLI console widget available within the device's web-based graphical user interface (GUI).
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is used for monitoring and management of network devices but does not provide interactive command-line interface access.
A direct connection to the serial console port using a terminal emulator is a fundamental method to access the FortiGate CLI, especially vital for initial configuration or troubleshooting when network connectivity is lost.
The FortiGate GUI provides a convenient 'CLI Console' widget that allows administrators to execute CLI commands directly from the web interface, facilitating remote management without needing separate SSH/Telnet clients.
RCP (Remote Copy Protocol) is a protocol for transferring files between systems and does not provide interactive CLI access to a FortiGate.
Concept tested: FortiGate CLI access methods
Source: https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/administration-guide/567634/accessing-the-cli
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