Fortinet Fortigate Administrator FCP Fortigate 76 · Free Practice Question Easy
Question 21
To complete the final step of a Security Fabric configuration, an administrator must authorize all the devices on which device?
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A
A. FortiManager
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B
B. Root FortiGate
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C
C. FortiAnalyzer
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D
D. Downstream FortiGate
Reveal correct answer
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The answer is B. Root FortiGate.
Here's the explanation:
In a Fortinet Security Fabric, the root FortiGate acts as the central management and control point. While FortiManager can be used for centralized management of multiple Security Fabrics, the initial authorization and trust establishment for a single Security Fabric happens on the root FortiGate itself. Devices join the fabric and are authorized by the root FortiGate. This initial trust relationship is crucial for the Security Fabric to function correctly.
Why the other options are incorrect:
* FortiManager: FortiManager is used for centralized management, reporting, and analysis of multiple FortiGate devices and Security Fabrics. However, the initial device authorization for a Security Fabric occurs at the root FortiGate, not FortiManager. FortiManager comes into play after the fabric is established.
* FortiAnalyzer: FortiAnalyzer is for log management, analysis, and reporting. It doesn't play a role in the authorization of devices joining a Security Fabric.
* Downstream FortiGate: Downstream FortiGates are the devices that join the Security Fabric. They are authorized by the root FortiGate, not the other way around. They cannot authorize other devices.
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