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Virtual Domains (VDOMs):

o VDOMs is a FortiGate Unit next Generation Firewall term stand for Virtual domains.
o VDOMs are a method of dividing FortiGate unit firewall into two or more virtual units.
o Dividing FortiGate into two or more virtual units that function as multiple independent.
o Root VDOM is there because FortiGate needs management VDOM for management traffic.
o Virtual Domains (VDOMs) can provide separate firewall policies and, in NAT/Route mode.
o Completely separate configurations for routing & VPN services for each connected network.
o When VDOMs are disabled on any FortiGate, there is still one VDOM active the root VDOM.
o It is always there in background, when VDOMs are disabled, the root VDOM is not visible.
o The root VDOM must be there because the FortiGate unit needs a management VDOM.
o It is also why, when you enable VDOMs, all configuration is preserved in the root VDOM.
o VDOMs provide separate security domains that allow separate zones, user authentication.
o Provide separate security domains allow security policies, routing, & VPN configurations.
o For desktop and low-end FortiGate units Firewall, VDOMs are enabled using the CLI way.
o On larger FortiGate units Firewall, you can enable on the web-based manager or the CLI.
o Once enabled all further configuration can be made in the web- based manager or the CLI.
o By default, most of FortiGate Next Generation units support 10 Virtual Domains (VDOMs).
o Many FortiGate models support purchasing a license key to increase the maximum number.
o VDOMs is just like VRFs in Cisco router, VLANs (Virtual Local Area Network) in Cisco Switch.

Global Setting:
o Settings configured outside of a Virtual Domains (VDOM) are called the global settings.
o These settings affect the entire FortiGate unit and include areas such as interfaces, HA etc.
o Any unit settings that should only be changed by top level administrator are global settings.

Root:
o By default, each FortiGate Next Generation unit has a Virtual Domains (VDOM) named root.
o This VDOM includes all of the unit's physical interfaces, modem, VLAN subinterfaces, zones.
o This VDOM includes all of the unit's firewall policies, routing settings, and VPN settings etc.
o Root VDOM is there because FortiGate needs management VDOM for management traffic.
o It is also why, when you enable VDOMs, all configuration is preserved in the root VDOM.

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Enable Multi VDOM Mode:
Multi VDOM mode can be enabled in the GUI or CLI. Enabling it does not require a reboot but
does log you out of the device. The current configuration is assigned to the root VDOM. On
FortiGate 60 series models and lower, VDOMs can only be enabled using the CLI.

Enable VDOM Mode in GUI:


On the FortiGate, go to System > Settings. In the System Operation Settings section, enable
Virtual Domains. Select Multi VDOM for the VDOM mode Click OK.

Enable VDOM Mode In CLI:


config system global
set vdom-mode multi-vdom
end

Create VDOMs:
In the Global VDOM, go to System > VDOM, and click Create New. The New Virtual Domain
page opens.

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