Virus and attack definitions updates and registration
You can configure the FortiGate unit to connect to the FortiResponse Distribution Network (FDN) to update the antivirus and attack definitions and antivirus engine. You have the following update options:
•Request updates from the FDN manually,
•Schedule updates to automatically request the latest versions hourly, daily, or weekly
•Push updates so that the FDN contacts your FortiGate unit when a new update is available.
To receive scheduled updates and push updates, you must register the FortiGate unit on the Fortinet Support web page.
This chapter describes:
•Updating antivirus and attack definitions
•Registering FortiGate units
•Updating registration information
•Registering a FortiGate unit after an RMA
Updating antivirus and attack definitions
You can configure the FortiGate unit to connect to the FortiResponse Distribution Network (FDN) to automatically receive the latest antivirus and attack definitions and antivirus engine updates. The FortiGate unit supports the following antivirus and attack definition update features:
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•Hourly, daily, or weekly scheduled antivirus and attack definition and antivirus engine updates from the FDN,
•Push updates from the FDN,
•View the update status including version numbers, expiry dates, and update dates and times,
•Push updates through a NAT device.
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