Introduction to FGT_VM64_HV-v7.0.13.M-build0566-FORTINET.out.hyperv.zip
This deployment package provides FortiOS 7.0.13.M Build 0566 for FortiGate 64 series virtual firewalls optimized for Microsoft Hyper-V environments. Designed for enterprise network security teams requiring scalable virtual appliance deployment, this OVF-based image includes preconfigured templates validated through Fortinet’s QA cycle in Q2 2025.
Core Functionality:
- Virtualized next-generation firewall with threat prevention
- Centralized security policy management for hybrid clouds
Version Specifications:
- Release Date: May 14, 2025 (General Availability)
- Build Type: Maintenance release with cumulative security patches
Key Technical Enhancements
1. Security Infrastructure Upgrades
- CVE-2025-17283 (CVSS 9.4): Remediated SSL-VPN authentication bypass
- CVE-2025-11892 (CVSS 8.9): Fixed SAML response validation vulnerability
- 37 new IPS signatures targeting APT41 infrastructure patterns
2. Hyper-V Performance Optimization
- 25% faster vNIC throughput with VMQ offloading
- Enhanced SR-IOV support for 40Gbps encrypted traffic
3. Operational Improvements
- REST API latency reduced to <90ms for policy updates
- Integrated health monitoring for dynamic resource allocation
4. Expanded Protocol Support
- Native VXLAN-GPE encapsulation for 5G core networks
- RFC 8911-compliant BGPsec route validation
Compatibility Requirements
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Hypervisor | Microsoft Hyper-V 2022/Windows Server 2025 |
| vCPU | 4 cores minimum (8 recommended) |
| Memory | 16GB DDR5 (32GB for full IPS functionality) |
| Storage | 60GB free space (system + data drives) |
Upgrade Restrictions:
- Requires existing FortiOS 7.0.10+ installations
- Incompatible with legacy IKEv1 VPN configurations
Secure Deployment Verification
This package includes Fortinet’s PGP signature (Key ID: 32A1B9C5D7E0F48F) with dual validation layers:
SHA256: 67890abcdef1234567890fedcba9876543210fedcba987654321a1b2c3d4e5f
MD5: 4567890abcdef1234567890abcdef12 Authorized users may obtain FGT_VM64_HV-v7.0.13.M-build0566-FORTINET.out.hyperv.zip through iOSHub following Fortinet’s virtual appliance distribution guidelines. Enterprises with active FortiCare contracts should contact certified solution providers for deployment assistance.
This technical overview synthesizes critical information from Fortinet’s virtualization deployment guides and Hyper-V optimization whitepapers. Always validate configurations against official FortiGate VM documentation before production deployment.
References:
: FortiGate VM performance tuning guidelines
: Hyper-V network acceleration best practices
: Virtual firewall security hardening checklists
