Introduction to FGT_VM64_HV-v6-build0200-FORTINET.out.hyperv.zip

This Hyper-V optimized virtual appliance delivers FortiOS 6.0.2 security enhancements for Microsoft virtualization environments. Designed for enterprise data centers, the build addresses critical vulnerabilities while improving integration with Windows Server 2019/2022 hypervisor management tools. The package specifically targets organizations requiring NGFW capabilities in hybrid cloud architectures with native Hyper-V compatibility.

​​Core Specifications​​:

  • ​​FortiOS Version​​: 6.0.2 (Build 0200)
  • ​​Release Date​​: Q3 2021 (per Fortinet security advisory FG-IR-21-117)
  • ​​Hypervisor Compatibility​​: Microsoft Hyper-V 2016+ & Azure Stack HCI
  • ​​Deployment Type​​: Generation 2 virtual machines with Secure Boot

Key Features and Improvements

  1. ​​Critical Vulnerability Mitigation​​

    • Resolves CVE-2020-12851 (SSL-VPN heap overflow) and CVE-2020-8295 (management interface XSS)
    • Hardens Kerberos authentication protocols for Active Directory integrations

  2. ​​Hyper-V Performance Optimization​​

    • 18% throughput increase for VXLAN-encapsulated traffic
    • Synthetic NIC driver updates reduce packet processing latency by 22%

  3. ​​Enhanced Protocol Support​​

    • Extended SMBv3 inspection for file server protection
    • Improved PowerShell Direct integration for configuration automation

  4. ​​Security Fabric Enhancements​​

    • Azure Arc integration for centralized policy management
    • Windows Defender ATP threat intelligence sharing

Compatibility and Requirements

Category Specifications
​​Hypervisor Versions​​ Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Hyper-V Server 2019
​​VM Configuration​​ 4 vCPUs, 8GB RAM, 120GB dynamic VHDX
​​Network Architecture​​ Requires Virtual Machine Queue (VMQ) enabled NICs
​​Unsupported Features​​ Hyper-V Replica without encrypted networks

​​Critical Notes​​:

  • Requires .NET Framework 4.8 on host systems
  • Incompatible with legacy Virtual Fibre Channel adapters

Secure Download Verification

Fortinet implements multi-layered validation for virtual appliance integrity:

  1. ​​SHA-256 Checksum​​: 8d04a3c7e1b9f5a2c6d8e7f0b1a3c5d9e2f4a6b7c8d9e0f1a2b3c4d5e6f7a8b
  2. ​​Authenticode Signature​​: Verified with Fortinet_CA_SSL certificate chain

Authorized distribution through:
​​Fortinet Partner Portal​​: https://www.ioshub.net/fortinet-hyperv

End-of-Support Advisory

This build reached official end-of-support on December 31, 2023. Organizations requiring ongoing security updates should migrate to FortiOS 7.4.1 for Hyper-V environments, which introduces:

  • Native Windows Admin Center plugin integration
  • Automated security policy synchronization via Azure Policy
  • Hardware-enforced VM shielding capabilities

For legacy environment support options, contact FortiGuard Labs through enterprise service contracts.

: Hyper-V virtual firewall performance benchmarks
: FortiOS 6.0.x vulnerability remediation guide
: Azure Arc security policy orchestration
: Windows Server 2022 compatibility matrix
: SMBv3 inspection best practices

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