Fortinet FortiADC Network Security Bundle for FortiADC-VM16 + FortiCare Premium - Subscription License Renewal - 16 vCPU Core - 1 Year

Meet the Fortinet FortiADC Network Security Bundle, a comprehensive solution built for modern enterprises that demand fast, secure, and reliable application delivery. This bundle pairs the FortiADC-VM16 virtual appliance with a 1-year subscription renewal to FortiCare Premium, delivering enterprise-grade performance, rigorous security, and ongoing expertise to keep your workloads protected and responsive. Designed for virtual environments, FortiADC-VM16 brings powerful traffic management, SSL offloading, and advanced security features together with premium support and firmware updates to minimize downtime and maximize application availability.

• Powerful application delivery with FortiADC-VM16: 16 vCPU core license provides ample processing headroom for high-volume, low-latency traffic, enabling rapid SSL offloading, real-time health checks, and intelligent load balancing across multi-tier applications.
• Security at the edge: FortiADC combines application delivery with security controls such as Layer 7 load balancing, web application firewall (WAF) capabilities, bot mitigation, and advanced policy-based traffic steering to shield applications from threats while maintaining performance.
• FortiCare Premium subscription included: 1-year renewal delivers proactive support, firmware updates, and access to Fortinet’s expert assistance, helping you reduce mean time to repair and maintain peak operation.
• Virtual appliance deployment: FortiADC-VM16 is designed for flexible deployment in virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM), making it suitable for data centers, private clouds, and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Comprehensive traffic optimization and reliability: features such as SSL offloading, content switching, intelligent failover, global server load balancing (GSLB), and application acceleration ensure consistent user experiences even during traffic spikes or regional outages.

Technical Details of Fortinet FortiADC Network Security Bundle

• Product type: Software bundle with subscription license renewal
• Includes: FortiADC-VM16, FortiCare Premium, 16 vCPU Core license, 1-year renewal
• Platform: FortiADC Virtual Appliance (VM-based deployment)
• License duration: 1 year
• Support: FortiCare Premium (priority access, updates, and support)
• Core capabilities: Application delivery controller, SSL offload, Layer 7 load balancing, GSLB, WAF, application acceleration
• Environment suitability: Virtualized data centers, private clouds, and hybrid cloud workloads
• Delivery method: Digital license renewal tied to Fortinet licensing portal and FortiCare account

How to install Fortinet FortiADC Network Security Bundle

• Prepare your virtualization environment: Ensure your host has sufficient resources for FortiADC-VM16 (16 vCPU, adequate RAM, and network interfaces) and is compatible with VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM.
• Deploy FortiADC-VM16: Import the FortiADC virtual appliance image into your hypervisor and configure the initial VM settings (CPU, memory, storage, and NICs) according to your network topology.
• Power on and access the management interface: Connect to the FortiADC management console via the assigned management IP, and complete the initial network configuration (IP address, gateway, DNS).
• Activate your license: Use the Fortinet licensing portal or FortiCare account to apply the 16 vCPU Core license and the FortiCare Premium renewal to your FortiADC-VM16 instance. This unlocks the full feature set and ensures ongoing updates.
• Configure security and delivery features: Enable SSL offloading, set up Layer 7 load balancing policies, configure GSLB for global traffic distribution, and deploy the Web Application Firewall and bot mitigation as needed. Validate traffic flow, health checks, and failover behavior to ensure readiness for production workloads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is included in this Fortinet FortiADC Network Security Bundle?
A: The bundle includes the FortiADC-VM16 virtual appliance, a FortiCare Premium subscription, and a 16 vCPU Core license with 1 year of renewal, designed to deliver robust application delivery, security, and support.

Q: What is FortiCare Premium?
A: FortiCare Premium is Fortinet’s premium support offering that provides priority access to technical support, firmware updates, and ongoing assistance to help maintain uptime and performance of your Fortinet products.

Q: What does 16 vCPU Core licensing mean for FortiADC-VM16?
A: The 16 vCPU Core license allocates 16 virtual CPU cores to the FortiADC-VM16 instance, enabling higher concurrency, improved SSL offload performance, and better handling of large-scale application traffic.

Q: How long is the license valid?
A: The license is valid for 1 year from activation, after which you can renew through FortiCare to maintain access to updates and support.

Q: In what environments can I deploy FortiADC-VM16?
A: FortiADC-VM16 is designed for virtualized environments, including VMware, Hyper-V, and KVM, making it suitable for data centers, private clouds, and hybrid cloud deployments.

Q: Do I need separate licenses for security features like WAF or GSLB?
A: The FortiADC bundle includes access to core application delivery and security features as part of the FortiADC license and FortiCare renewal; specifics may vary by deployment and FortiGate/FortiADC configuration.