Fortigate Vm Sizing Azure -

Sizing begins with the vCPU count. FortiGate-VM licenses (e.g., VM-02, VM-04, VM-08) dictate the maximum number of vCPUs the software will utilize. While you can technically deploy a 2-vCPU license on an 8-vCPU Azure instance, the firewall will only use 2 cores for traffic processing.

FortiGate-VM is the industry standard for Azure network security, but sizing is significantly more complex than on-premises hardware. Unlike a physical appliance where hardware is fixed, Azure requires you to balance Compute Power (vCPU/RAM) against Network Throughput limits imposed by Azure, not Fortinet. fortigate vm sizing azure

When sizing a FortiGate VM in Microsoft Azure, you must align the Azure instance type with both your expected network performance and your Fortinet licensing model. Performance & Specifications Sizing begins with the vCPU count

Not all Azure VM series are optimized for network security tasks. The most common choices include: FortiGate-VM is the industry standard for Azure network