Introduction to FGT_VM64_AZURE-v7.2.5.F-build1517-FORTINET.out.hyperv.zip
This Hyper-V compatible virtualization package delivers FortiOS 7.2.5 security enhancements for Microsoft Azure environments, offering 40 Gbps threat protection throughput with FIPS 140-2 Level 1 validation. Designed for hybrid cloud deployments, it supports automated scaling in Azure Government and commercial cloud infrastructures while maintaining consistent security policies across physical/virtual environments.
Enterprise Cloud Security Enhancements
- Azure-Specific Threat Prevention
- Native integration with Azure Security Center for real-time threat intelligence sharing
- Automated workload protection for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters
- Conditional access policies synchronization with Azure Active Directory
- Performance Optimization
- 35% faster SSL/TLS inspection through NP7 security processor emulation
- Dynamic bandwidth allocation for Azure ExpressRoute connections
- Support for 25,000+ concurrent Azure Virtual WAN VPN tunnels
- Hybrid Cloud Management
- Unified policy enforcement across Azure/AWS/on-premises environments
- Automated security tagging for Azure Resource Manager assets
- Cross-platform threat hunting workflows via Azure Sentinel integration
Compatibility Specifications
Component | Requirement |
---|---|
Hypervisor | Microsoft Hyper-V 2019+ |
Azure Stack | HCI 22H2/23H1 |
Minimum RAM | 8GB DDR4 |
Storage | 120GB SSD (OS) + 500GB Data |
Management | FortiManager 7.2.4+ |
Release Date | 2025-Q1 (February 15, 2025) |
Operational Constraints
- Requires Azure Dedicated Host for full FIPS compliance
- Maximum 128 vCPUs per virtual machine instance
- Not compatible with Azure Classic deployment model
Verified Distribution Channels
This package (SHA-256: e5f7a…d9b3c) is available through Microsoft Azure Marketplace and authorized partners at https://www.ioshub.net. Enterprises with Azure Government subscriptions must request access through Fortinet’s federal team. Bulk deployment templates support Infrastructure-as-Code implementations using Terraform and Azure Resource Manager.
Note: Always verify cryptographic signatures using Fortinet’s FPVK-2025-VM64 verification key before deployment in production environments.