Setting up a FortiGate Virtual Machine (VM) for testing or learning has become significantly more accessible with the introduction of the Permanent Evaluation License. Unlike the older 15-day trials, modern FortiOS versions (7.2.1 and later) offer a trial that does not expire, provided you link it to a valid FortiCare account. Understanding the Permanent Evaluation License
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For more advanced setups, you can follow the FortiGate Private Cloud Administration Guide for detailed registration procedures. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more Permanent trial mode for FortiGate-VM
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