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Exam Information
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Exam Format
70 min
30-40
Not publicly disclosed
Professional
Registration
Varies by region
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English, French, Japanese
Validity
2 years
Retake the same exam before expiration; Pass a higher-level NSE certification exam; Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through Fortinet training
FCP-FMG-AD-7-6 Exam Topics and Domains
FCP-FMG-AD-7-6 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with FortiGate, ADOM Revisions, ADOM Status, ADOMs, and more.
1
Administration
20%
FortiManager Features and Architecture
Describe FortiManager features
- Identify and describe key FortiManager features
- Understand FortiManager's role in Fortinet Security Fabric
Initial Configuration
Perform initial configuration
- Configure FortiManager system settings
- Access FortiManager GUI and CLI
- Set up basic network connectivity
Administrative Domains (ADOMs)
Configure administrative domains (ADOMs)
- Create and configure ADOMs
- Understand ADOM modes and use cases
- Manage device assignment in ADOMs
2
Device Manager
25%
Device Registration and Management
Register devices in ADOMs
- Register FortiGate devices in FortiManager
- Manage device groups
- Configure meta fields for device organization
Configuration Management with Scripts
Install configuration changes using scripts
- Create and execute CLI scripts
- Use scripts to automate configuration changes
- Schedule script execution
Revision History and Troubleshooting
Diagnose issues using the revision history
- Use revision history to track changes
- Perform configuration rollback
- Compare configuration revisions
3
Policy and Objects
30%
Policy and Object Management
Perform policy and object management
- Create and manage policy packages
- Configure address and service objects
- Install policy packages to FortiGate devices
ADOM Revisions
Manage ADOM revisions
- Create ADOM revisions
- Restore configurations from revisions
- Implement revision management best practices
Workspace Mode
Configure workspace mode
- Enable and configure workspace mode
- Use approval workflows
- Resolve workspace conflicts
Policy Import and Installation
Perform policy imports and installations
- Import policies from managed devices
- Install policy packages to FortiGate devices
- Verify policy installation success
4
Advanced Configuration
15%
FortiManager High Availability
Describe FortiManager HA
- Understand FortiManager HA architecture
- Describe HA failover process
- Identify HA use cases
FortiGuard Services
Configure FortiGuard services
- Configure FortiGuard update settings
- Manage signature distribution to devices
- Verify FortiGuard subscription status
Global Database ADOM
Configure the global database ADOM
- Configure Global ADOM
- Share objects across ADOMs using Global ADOM
- Implement global policies
5
Troubleshooting
10%
Deployment Scenarios
Describe FortiManager deployment scenarios
- Identify appropriate deployment scenarios
- Understand deployment architecture options
Import and Installation Issues
Troubleshoot import and installation issues
- Troubleshoot policy installation failures
- Diagnose device import issues
- Use logs and debug commands
Device and ADOM Level Issues
Troubleshoot device-level and ADOM-level issues
- Troubleshoot device connectivity
- Resolve ADOM synchronization issues
- Diagnose permission problems
System Issues
Troubleshoot system issues
- Monitor FortiManager system health
- Use diagnostic commands for troubleshooting
- Perform system backup and restore
How do I earn this certification?
Passing FCP-FMG-AD-7-6 earns the Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) - Network Security certification. It sits in the Network Security track.
Current Level Exams
- NSE 4_FGT-7.6 - FortiOS 7.6 Administrator Required core exam for FCP certification
- FCP_FAZ_AN-7.4 - FortiAnalyzer AnalystAlternative NSE 5 concentration
- FCP_FGT_AD-7.6 - FortiGate AdministratorAlternative NSE 5 concentration
Next Level Options
- FCSS - Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist Advanced specialist level
- FCX - Fortinet Certified Expert Expert level certification
Alternative Paths
- FCP_FAZ_AN-7.4 - FortiAnalyzer AnalystComplementary logging and reporting skills
- FCP - SASE - FCP in SASE Cloud security and SASE skills
- FCP - Cloud Security - FCP in Cloud Security Cloud application security focus
- FCP - Security Operations - FCP in Security Operations SOC operations and monitoring
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024
- Announcement date: 2024
Updates
- FortiManager 7.6 7.6.0 - 7.6.4 Current exam version tests FortiManager 7.6.1 and FortiOS 7.6 • Release date: 2024
- FortiOS 7.6 7.6 Exam covers FortiOS 7.6 features as managed through FortiManager • Release date: 2024
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Network security professionals and System administrators managing Fortinet infrastructure.
- 6-12 months of hands-on experience with FortiManager
- 6-12 months of hands-on experience with FortiGate systems
- Familiarity with FortiManager configuration and troubleshooting
- Understanding of network security concepts
- Knowledge of firewall policies and security profiles