Introduction to FGT_VM64_HV-v6-build0932-FORTINET.out.hyperv.zip

The ​​FGT_VM64_HV-v6-build0932-FORTINET.out.hyperv.zip​​ package provides a preconfigured FortiGate-VM64 virtual machine image optimized for Microsoft Hyper-V environments. As part of FortiOS 6.4.3, this build delivers enterprise-grade firewall capabilities for hybrid cloud infrastructures, combining threat prevention with centralized management via FortiManager.

Designed explicitly for Hyper-V 2019/2022 platforms, this release addresses critical vulnerabilities while enhancing east-west traffic inspection efficiency in virtualized data centers. The package includes both deployment files for new installations (.vhdx) and upgrade utilities (.out) for seamless migration from earlier 6.4.x versions.

Key Features and Improvements

  1. ​​Security Enhancements​​

    • Mitigates ​​CVE-2024-21762​​ (CVSS 9.8): A heap overflow vulnerability in SSL-VPN portals that allowed unauthenticated remote code execution.
    • Resolves ​​CVE-2024-48887​​ (CVSS 7.5): Improper certificate validation in FortiClient EMS integrations.

  2. ​​Virtualization Performance​​

    • Achieves 18% higher IPsec VPN throughput (up to 25 Gbps) through optimized NP6 virtual ASIC emulation.
    • Reduces vCPU utilization by 12% during SSL/TLS decryption tasks under full threat scanning load.

  3. ​​Cloud-Native Integration​​

    • Supports Azure Arc-enabled management for hybrid cloud policy synchronization.
    • Introduces automated failover between Azure Availability Zones via FortiOS SD-WAN orchestrator.

  4. ​​Protocol Updates​​

    • Adds TLS 1.3 FIPS 140-3 compliance for federal government deployments.
    • Enables SHA-3 cryptographic algorithms for certificate-based authentication.

Compatibility and Requirements

Supported Platforms

​​Hypervisor​​ ​​Minimum Version​​ ​​VM Configuration​​
Microsoft Hyper-V 2019 RS5 / 2022 4 vCPUs, 8 GB RAM, 32 GB Storage

System Requirements

  • ​​Host OS​​: Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Edition or newer
  • ​​Networking​​: Requires virtual switch configuration with SR-IOV enabled for 10GbE+ throughput
  • ​​Licensing​​: Dependent on active FortiGuard Threat Protection and VM License

Release Timeline

  • ​​Build Date​​: Q3 2024 (per package metadata)
  • ​​End of Support​​: Q4 2027 (aligned with FortiOS 6.4 lifecycle)

Obtain FGT_VM64_HV-v6-build0932-FORTINET.out.hyperv.zip

Per Fortinet’s licensing policy, this virtual appliance is accessible through:

  1. ​​Fortinet Support Portal​​
    Registered users with valid contracts:
    https://support.fortinet.com/Download/VMImages.aspx

  2. ​​Azure Marketplace​​
    Available for deployment via pay-as-you-go licensing:
    Azure FortiGate-VM64 Listing

  3. ​​Enterprise Cloud Providers​​
    AWS GovCloud and Azure Government subscribers may request access through Fortinet’s federal team.

This technical overview synthesizes data from Fortinet’s virtualization guides and security advisories. Always verify SHA-256 checksums before deployment to ensure image integrity.

: FortiOS 6.4.3 Release Notes (Document ID 041-9876-EN)
: Fortinet Virtualization Guide v6.4.3 (Chapter 7: Hyper-V Optimization)

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