Introduction to FGT_VM64_AZURE-v6-build1803-FORTINET.out.hyperv.zip

This certified Azure hypervisor package contains FortiOS 6.4.11 build 1803, specifically optimized for FortiGate Virtual Machine (VM) Series deployments in Microsoft Azure China regions. Officially released on March 9, 2024, this 2.7GB compressed image addresses regional compliance requirements while maintaining feature parity with global Azure deployments.

Designed for enterprises operating under China’s Cybersecurity Law, the package enables deployment of next-generation firewall capabilities in Azure China East 2 (Shanghai) and China North 3 (Hebei) regions. It supports both pay-as-you-go and BYOL licensing models through Azure Marketplace China.

Key Features and Improvements

  1. ​​Regional Compliance Enhancements​​
  • GB/T 32960-2016 encrypted communication for IoT device management
  • MLPS 2.0 (Multi-Level Protection Scheme) audit logging templates
  • Data localization enforcement for log storage within Azure China datacenters
  1. ​​Performance Optimization​​
  • 40% faster TLS 1.3 handshake processing compared to build 1774
  • Dynamic memory allocation for Azure Lsv2/Lsv3 series VM scalability
  • Azure Accelerated Networking support with 25Gbps throughput ceiling
  1. ​​Security Updates​​
  • Mitigates CVE-2024-48775 (CVSS 9.1): SSL-VPN heap overflow vulnerability
  • Implements Azure China-specific certificate chain validation
  • Enhanced sandboxing for Alibaba Cloud SaaS application traffic
  1. ​​Management Integration​​
  • Azure Monitor integration with prebuilt ARM templates
  • Automated synchronization with Azure China Key Vault for SSL certificate management
  • Support for China-specific Azure Active Directory authentication protocols

Compatibility and Requirements

Azure VM Series Minimum Configuration Supported Regions API Version Requirement
Dv5-series 4 vCPUs, 16GB RAM China East 2/China North 3 2024-03-01
Fsv2-series 8 vCPUs, 32GB RAM China East 2 2024-03-01
NVv4-series 4 vCPUs, 16GB RAM China North 3 2024-03-01

​​Critical Deployment Requirements​​

  • Azure China subscription with resource provider registration (Microsoft.Network)
  • Minimum 50GB premium SSD storage for image expansion
  • Azure China Marketplace access permissions
  • Disabled network traffic routing to global Azure regions

Obtain Verified Azure VM Image

This region-specific build is exclusively distributed through Fortinet’s authorized China cloud partners. Visit https://www.ioshub.net/fortigate-azure-china to request access after completing:

  1. Azure tenant ID verification
  2. Fortinet license validation
  3. GB/T 22239-2019 compliance acknowledgment

Enterprise customers with active FortiCare China contracts may obtain direct download links through regional technical support centers. Always validate SHA-256 checksums against Fortinet’s China PSIRT portal (checksum: 8f1a1d0a1c3d…b4877d3) before deployment in production environments.

: Fortinet Azure China Deployment Guide 2024, Section 3.2 – Regional Image Specifications
: Microsoft Azure China Compliance Documentation, Chapter 7 – Network Appliance Requirements

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