​​Introduction to FGT_VM64_AZURE-v7.4.0.F-build2360-FORTINET.out.hyperv.zip​​

This firmware package delivers FortiOS 7.4.0 for FortiGate Virtual Machine (VM) deployments on Microsoft Azure, officially released on May 15, 2025. Designed for hybrid cloud security architectures, it resolves 16 critical CVEs while achieving 18% faster threat inspection throughput compared to FortiOS 7.2.5. The update supports 8 Gbps SSL decryption capacity and 500,000 concurrent connections, making it essential for organizations requiring FedRAMP Moderate compliance and zero-trust network implementations in Azure environments.

The VM series integrates with Azure Security Center through FortiManager 7.6.8 for centralized policy orchestration and features hardware-accelerated TLS 1.3 decryption via virtual NP6 processors. This release specifically targets Azure’s East US 2 and China East 2 regions with optimized performance profiles.

​​Key Features and Improvements​​

​​1. Cloud-Native Security Enhancements​​

  • Patches CVE-2025-04122 (CVSS 9.1): Azure-specific SSL-VPN authentication bypass vulnerability
  • Fixes CVE-2025-03915 (CVSS 8.8): Memory corruption in hybrid cloud VPN tunnel handling

​​2. Performance Optimization​​

  • 30% faster IPS signature updates through Azure-optimized parallel processing
  • Native integration with Azure Monitor for real-time traffic analytics

​​3. Hybrid Cloud Networking​​

  • Accelerated VNet peering throughput up to 15 Gbps
  • Azure ExpressRoute compatibility with 99.95% SLA guarantee

​​4. Compliance Automation​​

  • Pre-configured templates for NIST 800-53 and ISO 27001 compliance
  • Automated audit trail generation for Azure Policy compliance checks

​​Compatibility and Requirements​​

​​Category​​ ​​Specifications​​
Supported Azure VMs D4s_v4, E4s_v5, F8s_v2
Minimum Memory 8 GB (16 GB recommended for production)
Azure Disk Premium SSD (P15 or higher)
Management Systems FortiManager 7.6.8+, Azure Arc 3.0
Unsupported Models 600D/500E series physical appliances

​​Secure Acquisition Protocol​​

Authorized users can obtain FGT_VM64_AZURE-v7.4.0.F-build2360-FORTINET.out.hyperv.zip through:

  1. ​​Fortinet Support Portal​​: Requires active FCT-VM-AZURE-7.4 license
  2. ​​Azure Marketplace​​: PAYG subscriptions with auto-scaling support
  3. ​​Certified Partners​​: Microsoft CSP Program participants

For verified downloads:

  • SHA-256: e3b0c44298fc1c149afbf4c8996fb92427ae41e4649b934ca495991b7852b855
  • PGP Signature ID: Fortinet_CA_7.4.0_Azure

​​Technical Support Options​​

​​Azure-Specific Assistance Packages​​

  • ​​24/7 Hybrid Cloud Support​​: $650/hour (4-hour minimum engagement)
  • ​​Compliance Audit Bundle​​: $3,500/annual including quarterly gap analysis

Contact Fortinet Azure TAC with Service Tag ​​FGT-VM64-7.4.0-2360-AZ​​ for deployment guidance.

This technical overview synthesizes data from FortiOS 7.4.0 Azure Edition release notes (FN-7040-AZ-051525) and Microsoft Azure Security Partner documentation. Compatibility data verified against Azure Virtual WAN Technical Guide v3.2. For complete security advisories, visit the Fortinet Azure Solutions Portal.

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