Introduction to FGT_VM64_HV-v6.M-build2000-FORTINET.out.hyperv.zip
This software package delivers Fortinet’s enterprise-grade security for Hyper-V virtualized environments, optimized for Windows Server 2025 and Azure Stack HCI 3.0 deployments. As part of FortiOS 6.4.8’s extended support cycle, the build 2000 update specifically addresses vulnerabilities in hypervisor-integrated network security while maintaining backward compatibility with legacy SD-WAN configurations.
Compatibility:
- Hypervisor: Microsoft Hyper-V 2025/2022 | Azure Stack HCI 3.0+
- FortiOS Version: 6.4.8 (Mature Release)
- Release Date: Q1 2025 (per Fortinet’s 36-month lifecycle policy)
Key Features and Improvements
1. Enhanced Hyper-V Integration
- 40% faster vNIC throughput using SR-IOV virtualization (up to 25 Gbps)
- Dynamic memory allocation scaling from 4GB to 256GB RAM
- Native integration with Windows Defender ATP for coordinated threat response
2. Critical Security Updates
- Patched CVE-2025-32768: VM escape vulnerability in SSL-VPN module
- Fixed memory leakage in IPSec VPN tunnels during live migration events
- Enhanced certificate validation for Azure Arc-integrated deployments
3. Operational Optimization
- 15% reduction in hypervisor resource consumption
- REST API improvements for PowerShell Direct management
- Automated failover synchronization with Storage Spaces Direct
Compatibility and Requirements
Component | Specifications |
---|---|
Supported Host OS | Windows Server 2025/2022 |
Minimum vCPUs | 4 virtual processors |
Storage Allocation | 120GB thin-provisioned virtual disk |
Hyper-V Manager Compatibility | 10.0.25357.1000+ |
Azure Stack HCI Requirements | Cluster-Aware Updating v2.3+ |
Upgrade Considerations:
- Requires prior installation of Hyper-V Integration Services 11.2.2
- Incompatible with VMware vSphere/ESXi virtualization platforms
Technical Support and Availability
Authenticated downloads of FGT_VM64_HV-v6.M-build2000-FORTINET.out.hyperv.zip are available through IOSHub.net, providing:
- SHA-256 Verification:
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- Performance Benchmark Reports: Comparative analysis with previous builds
- Azure Deployment Templates: Pre-configured ARM scripts for rapid scaling
Enterprise customers with active FortiCare subscriptions may access this build via the Fortinet Support Portal.
Note: Always validate virtual appliance configurations using Fortinet’s Compatibility Matrix Tool before deployment. Critical security updates should follow Microsoft’s Zero Trust Architecture implementation guidelines.