Fortigate Vm Sizing Azure |verified| May 2026
This guide covers the critical factors (throughput, instance types, disk configuration, and scaling options) to ensure you select the right SKU and VM size for your deployment.
When sizing a FortiGate VM in Azure, consider the following factors: fortigate vm sizing azure
Bring Your Own License (BYOL)
: The license is tied to a specific number of vCPUs. While you can use a larger Azure VM, only the licensed number of cores will process traffic. Resizing Best Practices This guide covers the critical factors (throughput, instance
Compute Optimized (F-Series)
FortiGate-VM supports several Azure instance families, each suited for different use cases: Instance Family Best Use Case Notable Limits High-performance firewalling, IPS, and SSL inspection. Microsoft Learn 1
. The primary consideration is ensuring the chosen Azure instance size provides enough vCPUs and RAM to match your FortiGate license, while also offering sufficient Network Interface Cards (NICs) for your topology. Microsoft Learn 1. Choosing Your Licensing Model
Cons:
Profile your traffic for 14 days
(use Azure Monitor + NSG flow logs).
It is critical to match your Fortinet license with the Azure VM's vCPU count: