System maintenance

Updating antivirus and attack definitions

 

 

2Select Update Now to update the antivirus and attack definitions and engines.

If the connection to the FDN or override server is successful, the web-based manager displays a message similar to the following:

Your update request has been sent. Your database will be updated in a few minutes. Please check your update page for the status of the update.

After a few minutes, if an update is available, the System Update Center page lists new version information for antivirus definitions, the antivirus engine, attack definitions or the attack engine. The System Status page also displays new dates and version numbers for antivirus and attack definitions. Messages are recorded to the event log indicating whether the update was successful or not.

Note: Updating antivirus and attack definitions can cause a very short disruption in traffic currently being scanned while the FortiGate unit applies the new signature database. To minimize this possibility, schedule updates for times of light traffic.

To enable scheduled updates

1Go to System > Maintenance > Update center.

2Select the Scheduled Update check box.

3Select one of the following to check for and download updates.

Every Once every 1 to 23 hours. Select the number of hours and minutes between each update request.

Daily Once a day. You can specify the time of day to check for updates.

Weekly Once a week. You can specify the day of the week and the time of day to check for updates.

4Select Apply.

The FortiGate unit starts the next scheduled update according to the new update schedule.

Whenever the FortiGate unit runs a scheduled update, the event is recorded in the FortiGate event log.

To add an override server

If you cannot connect to the FDN, or if your organization provides antivirus and attack updates using their own FortiProtect server, you can use the following procedure to add the IP address of an override FortiProtect server.

1Go to System > Maintenance > Update center.

2Select the Use override server address check box.

3Type the fully qualified domain name or IP address of a FortiProtect server.

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100A specifications

Fortinet 100A is a versatile network security device designed to provide comprehensive protection against various cyber threats while ensuring optimal network performance. As part of the FortiGate series, the 100A combines advanced security features with powerful hardware capabilities, making it suitable for small to medium-sized businesses.

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The 100A supports multiple deployment modes, including transparent, NAT, and route modes. This flexibility allows organizations to integrate the device into their existing network architecture with ease. The firewall's high throughput capabilities ensure that network performance remains unaffected, even under heavy load from multiple users and devices.

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