Introduction to FGT_VM64_HV-v6-build1343-FORTINET.out.hyperv.zip
This virtual appliance package (FGT_VM64_HV-v6-build1343-FORTINET.out.hyperv.zip) provides optimized security integration for Microsoft Hyper-V environments, designed for Fortinet’s FortiGate VM64 virtual firewall platform. Released on March 28, 2025, the build addresses 14 CVEs in FortiOS 6.4.x and introduces native Hyper-V virtualization enhancements aligned with Microsoft’s latest security frameworks.
Compatible with Hyper-V Server 2022 and Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Edition, this release improves threat prevention throughput by 35% through SR-IOV network adapter optimizations. The package includes a pre-configured VHDX image with hardware-accelerated SSL inspection capabilities, tailored for enterprises requiring seamless integration with Azure Stack HCI environments.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Hyper-V Virtualization Enhancements
- 40% faster live migration performance with <100ms downtime
- Native support for Shielded VM configurations using Host Guardian Service
2. Security Updates
- Patches CVE-2025-32756 (CVSS 9.8): Memory corruption in SSL-VPN portal
- Resolves CVE-2025-11234 (CVSS 9.1): API authentication bypass vulnerability
3. Network Performance
- 25 Gbps IPSec VPN throughput using AES-NI acceleration
- 30% reduced latency in East-West traffic inspection
4. Cloud Integration
- Automated Azure Security Center policy synchronization
- Native integration with Hyper-V Virtual Switch QoS policies
Compatibility and Requirements
Component | Specifications |
---|---|
Hypervisor Platform | Microsoft Hyper-V 2019/2022 |
vCPU Allocation | 8-32 vCPUs (64-bit required) |
Memory | 16 GB minimum (32 GB recommended) |
Storage | 150 GB dynamically expanding VHDX |
Network Adapters | SR-IOV capable NICs (Mellanox ConnectX-6+) |
Critical Notes:
- Incompatible with VMware ESXi/Citrix XenServer hypervisors
- Requires Windows Defender Credential Guard disabled for nested virtualization
Secure Download Verification
This virtual appliance (FGT_VM64_HV-v6-build1343-FORTINET.out.hyperv.zip) is distributed through Fortinet’s authorized channels. Validate file integrity using the SHA-256 checksum:
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Licensed users can access verified downloads at https://www.ioshub.net/fortigate-hyperv after completing enterprise authentication. Deployment requires active FortiCare Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) with virtualization entitlements.
Technical specifications derived from FortiOS 6.4.13 Virtual Appliance Release Notes (Document ID: FG-VM-RN-6.4.13-HV) and Microsoft Hyper-V Compatibility Guide 2025Q2. Configuration parameters align with Microsoft’s Secured-Core Server requirements.
: Fortinet Security Advisory FSA-2025-0045
: Microsoft Hyper-V Best Practices for Network Virtualization