Monitoring Fortinet Firewall with VMware Aria Operations
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Monitoring Fortinet Firewall with VMware Aria Operations

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Article ID: 394415

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Products

VCF Operations/Automation (formerly VMware Aria Suite)

Issue/Introduction

There is a need to determine whether Fortinet Firewall devices can be monitored using VMware Aria Operations.

Environment

Aria Operations
Aria Operations for Networks

Cause

VMware Aria Operations does not include a dedicated management pack specifically for Fortinet Firewall devices, limiting its ability to natively monitor these devices.

Resolution

To monitor Fortinet Firewall devices, VMware by Broadcom recommends using VMware Aria Operations for Networks. This tool provides built-in functionalities to add and manage Fortinet devices effectively. Users should refer to the official VMware Aria Operations for Networks documentation for step-by-step guidance on configuring and managing Fortinet firewalls.

 

Additional Information

VMware Aria Operations for Networks supports network flow analytics and device management for Fortinet firewalls.
Integration enhances visibility into firewall performance and network behavior.
Documentation can be accessed via VMware by Broadcom official website for detailed configuration steps.