If you need the exact syntax to configure for this VM?

: Ensure your network adapters use the VirtIO (kvm) device model for maximum throughput and low CPU overhead. Initial Network Configuration

Add a device: Create a new 30 GB or larger QCOW2 disk attached via the VirtIO bus for logging.

This guide covers the technical specifications of this build, deployment steps, and initial configuration on a KVM hypervisor. Understanding the Image File Name

Open and select New Virtual Machine .

What is your (e.g., public cloud, home lab, enterprise corporate DMZ)? Do you plan to configure high-availability ( HA )? Share public link

: A secondary virtual disk of at least 30 GB is required for local logging and reporting.

The default credentials for a fresh FortiGate installation are: : admin Password : (Leave blank / Press Enter)

qemu-img create -f qcow2 /var/lib/libvirt/images/fortigate-logs.qcow2 30G Use code with caution.

Once provisioned, connect to the virtual console using virsh console FGT-VM-7.4.7 . Initial Login Credentialing When the system displays the login prompt: Enter the default username: Leave the password field blank and press Enter.

: Existing FortiGate-VMs are typically updated using the .out file through the FortiGate GUI or CLI .

This specific file is typically used for rather than upgrades. Common deployment steps on a KVM host (like Ubuntu) include: FortiOS 7.6 KVM Administration Guide - AWS