FortiGate CLI Basic Commands and Explanation
Created a “back to basics” video explaining the fortinet CLI and some of the basic commands that are helpful. In this video I also go into detail as to why you want to use the CLI whenever possible.
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View ArticleFortiOS 5.6.6 Release Notes
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