FortiGate VMs typically require a valid license file ( .lic ) to unlock full functionality. Without a license, the VM will usually operate in an with restricted features (such as limited encryption strength and no FortiGuard updates) and a trial period (typically 15 days).
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To create a similar virtual machine image, you can follow these general steps: FortiGate VMs typically require a valid license file (