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Fortinet NSE 6 - FortiManager 7.6 Administrator

Status: Available

The Fortinet NSE 6 - FortiManager 7.6 Administrator exam evaluates your knowledge of, and expertise with, FortiManager devices.

The exam tests applied knowledge of FortiManager configuration and operation, and includes operational scenarios, system configuration, device registration, and troubleshooting.

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Audience

The Fortinet NSE 6- FortiManager 7.6 Administrator exam is intended for network and security analysts who are responsible for centralized network administration of many FortiGate devices using FortiManager.

Exam Details

Time allowed	70 minutes
Exam questions	30-40 questions
Scoring	Pass or fail. A score report is available from your Pearson VUE account.
Language	English, Japanese
Product version	FortiManager 7.6.1, FortiOS 7.6

Exam Topics

Successful candidates have applied knowledge and skills in the following areas and tasks:

Administration (15–25% of the exam)

Tasks	Details
Describe FortiManager features	Key features Administrative domains (ADOM) FortiManager managing FortiAnalyzer FortiManager with FortiAnalyzer features Inside FortiManager Network topology FortiManager—API Supported API methods API HTTP response codes Use cases—login and logout requests, get firewall package installation target
Perform initial configuration	Factory default settings FortiManager setup wizard Initial configuration Organization requirements Use cases—initial configuration, FortiAnalyzer integration with FortiManager
Configure ADOMs	Understanding ADOMs ADOM operation modes ADOM device modes Administrator profiles types Multiple administrators and security External validation of nonlocal administrator logins Administrator session monitoring Concurrent ADOM access—workspace default Workspace mode Locking ADOMs (workspace mode) Supported ADOM versions Organizing devices by ADOM ADOM upgrade One-click ADOM upgrade Upgraded device to a different ADOM migration Registered device movement between ADOMs FortiManager backups FortiManager configuration restoration FortiManager configuration migration Offline mode Use cases—ADOM configuration (retail, MSSP)

Device manager (20–30% of the exam)

Tasks	Details
Register devices in ADOMs	Template provisioning System templates Copying system templates between ADOMs Wizards Methods of device registration—add device wizard, request from supported device Chassis management Device count on FortiManager Considerations when managing FortiGate HA clusters FortiGate-FortiManager communication protocol (FGFM) management protocol Import report example—policy view, model device, device blueprints Device discovery and add process Basic discovery failure checklist Useful CLI commands Device groups
Install configuration changes using scripts	Scripts Best practices for CLI scripts Script configuration Script scheduling Advanced use of CLI scripts Common script execution errors Troubleshooting scripts Useful CLI commands
Diagnose issues using configuration and the revision history	Revision history Configuration issues Retrieval Automatic updates Configuration revisions—reverting

Policy and objects (25–35% of the exam)

Tasks	Details
Perform policy and object management	Policy workflow Policy packages Object configurations Feature visibility Installation targets—per policy Dynamic objects Interface mapping Used objects Unused and duplicate objects Policy check Meta fields ADOM-level metadata variables Policy package status Import configuration wizard Install wizard ADOM revisions ADOM database versions Moving FortiGate from one ADOM to another Policy lock Device lock Per-policy lock Workflow mode—permissions, sessions Closing sessions with locked ADOMs
Manage ADOM revisions	Device organization by ADOM ADOM upgrade One-click ADOM upgrade Upgraded device to a different ADOM migration Registered device movement between ADOMs ADOM revisions ADOM database versions Moving FortiGate from one ADOM to another
Configure workspace mode	Concurrent ADOM access—workspace default Workspace mode Workspace mode effects ADOM locking Supported ADOM versions Device organization by ADOM
Perform policy imports and installations	Policy check Meta fields ADOM-level metadata variables Policy package status Import configuration wizard—interface mapping and policy, summary Install wizard—installation and validation Reinstallation

Advanced configuration (10–20% of the exam)

Tasks	Details
Describe FortiManager high availability (HA)	HA FortiGate HA cluster management HA synchronization Failover modes
Configure FortiGuard services	Managed FortiGate configuration FortiManager as a local FortiGuard server FortiManager as a local FortiGuard cache FortiGuard terminology Antivirus and intrusion prevention system (IPS) service Push updates Package management Web filter and email filter configuration Query server management Server override mode Override server address FortiGate/FortiMail server override—antivirus and IPS FortiGuard license status Firmware cache FortiGate firmware update from FortiManager Unmanaged FortiGate to use FortiManager as a FortiGuard Distribution Server (FDS) Managed FortiGate to use FortiManager as an FDS FortiGuard troubleshooting FortiGuard connection status FortiGate contract information verification on FortiManager FortiGate troubleshooting commands
Configure the global database ADOM	Shared global policies and objects Global database ADOM Global database ADOM—policy types Global policy package assignment to an ADOM FortiManager panes Security Fabric rating and Security Fabric topology Fabric view features Use cases—global policy configuration, header policies in the global ADOM

Troubleshooting (20–30% of the exam)

Tasks	Details
Describe FortiManager deployment scenarios	Common FortiManager deployment scenarios FortiManager behind a NAT device FortiGate behind a NAT device Both devices behind a NAT device
Troubleshoot import and installation issues	Connectivity issues and processes Diagnosing registration, import, and installation issues Failed reload Import issues—understanding failed import Failed import—impact and resolution Copy failed issues Failed installation log Failed installation resolution Best practices for database integrity Check file system integrity after power failure Database integrity and best practices
Troubleshoot device-level and ADOM-level issues	Device database ADOM databases Comparing the device database with the ADOM database
Troubleshoot system issues	Purpose of keepalive messages FGFM keepalive messages Recovery logic Replacing a managed FortiGate Troubleshooting commands System resource usage High CPU and memory troubleshooting High disk usage troubleshooting FortiManager file system Processes status Debug commands

Training Resources

The following resources are recommended for attaining the knowledge and skills that are covered on the exam. The recommended training is available as a foundation for exam preparation. In addition to training, you are strongly encouraged to have hands-on experience with the exam topics and objectives.

FortiManager 7.6 Administrator course and hands-on labs
FortiManager 7.6—Administration Guide
FortiManager 7.6—New Features Guide
FortiManager 7.6—CLI Reference

Experience

A minimum of 6 months to 1 year of hands-on experience with FortiGate and FortiManager is recommended.

Exam Sample Questions

A set of sample questions is available from the Fortinet Training Institute. These questions represent the exam content in question type and content scope. However, the questions do not necessarily represent all the exam content, nor are they intended to assess your readiness to take the certification exam.

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Examination Policies and Procedures

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