Fgt-vm64-kvm-v7.2.1.f-build1254-fortinet.out.kvm.qcow2 ((install)) · Verified & Extended

Deploying and Optimizing FortiGate VM on KVM: A Guide to v7.2.1

1. Download the upgrade image: FGT_VM64_KVM-v7.2.10-build5678-FORTINET.out.kvm.qcow2
2. Upload to FortiGate: execute restore image tftp FGT_VM64_KVM-v7.2.10-build5678-FORTINET.out.kvm.qcow2 192.168.1.200
3. Note on upgrade path: FortiOS requires intermediate upgrades. You cannot jump from 7.2.1 → 7.4.x. You must go 7.2.1 → 7.2.5 → 7.2.10 → (then to 7.4.x if desired). Check the Fortinet Upgrade Path tool.

Mount root partition (usually nbd0p2)

sudo mount /dev/nbd0p2 /mnt

wget https://your-fortinet-repo/fgt-vm64-kvm-v7.2.1.f-build1254-fortinet.out.kvm.qcow2