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Fortinet Version 4.0 MR1 - User Manual

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FortiClient Endpoint
Security
Version 4.0 MR1
Administration Guide

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Fortinet Version 4.0 MR1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFortinet
ModelVersion 4.0 MR1
CategorySoftware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to FortiClient Endpoint Security

About FortiClient Endpoint Security

Unified security agent for Windows computers integrating firewall, VPN, antivirus, anti-spyware, anti-spam, and web content filtering.

System Requirements for FortiClient

Lists hardware and software prerequisites for installing FortiClient 4.1.

Supported FortiGate Models and FortiOS Versions

Lists FortiGate models and FortiOS versions supported by FortiClient software.

About This Guide

Outlines the chapters covered in the FortiClient Endpoint Security Administration Guide.

Documentation and Support Resources

Fortinet Tools and Documentation CD

Information on accessing Fortinet documentation via CD or website.

Fortinet Knowledge Center

Resource for additional technical documentation, FAQs, and troubleshooting articles.

Customer Service and Technical Support

Information on Fortinet's technical support services for installation, configuration, and operation.

FortiClient Installation Guide

Installation Overview

Explains how to install FortiClient from the Fortinet Web site or a custom location.

FortiClient Software Packages

Describes the two main types of default installation packages: .exe and .zip.

Windows Executable (.exe) Installer

Details the .exe installer for easy single-computer installation and upgrades.

MSI Installer for Customization

Describes the MSI installer for customizable, large-scale rollouts and centralized management.

Standard FortiClient Installation

Covers standard installation methods like downloading or using a CD.

Multiple-User Installation Management

Describes using FortiGate's Web Config to manage FortiClient on multiple computers.

Custom FortiClient Installer Packages

Overview of Custom Installer Packages

Explains creating custom MSI packages for deployment and central management via FortiManager.

Creating Custom FortiClient Installers

Details using FCRepackager and MSI editors for custom installation packages and transforms.

Deploying Customized FortiClient Installations

Covers deploying customized installers via Endpoint NAC, Active Directory, and FortiManager.

Advanced FortiClient Installation Scenarios

Installing FortiClient for Specific Environments

Covers installing FortiClient on cloned disks, cloned computers, and Citrix servers.

Configuring AntiLeak for FortiClient

Details the AntiLeak DLP feature to prevent accidental leakage of sensitive information.

FortiClient Licensing Management

FortiClient Licensing Overview

Explains licensing FortiClient for single users or enterprise environments.

Standard Fixed Licensing

Describes licensing via a key entered directly into the application.

Enterprise Licensing

Details licensing managed by FortiManager, with volume or redistributable types.

Creating and Deploying Enterprise Licenses

Steps to create enterprise client license keys and deploy them.

Corporate Security Policies

Overview of Corporate Security Policies

How to enforce FortiClient features for users connecting via VPN.

Configuring a Corporate Security Policy

Steps to configure corporate security policies within FortiClient Manager.

Endpoint Network Access Control (NAC)

Endpoint NAC Overview

How FortiGate enforces FortiClient endpoint security using NAC.

Enforcing FortiClient Use via Firewall Policies

Requirements for hosts using firewall policies with FortiClient Endpoint Security.

Configuring FortiGuard Services and FortiClient Versions

Steps to configure FortiGate for FortiGuard services and set FortiClient versions.

Enabling Endpoint Control

Steps to enable endpoint control for monitoring and enforcement.

Creating Endpoint Control Profiles and Application Lists

How to create profiles for applying to firewall policies and application detection lists.

Applying Profiles and Monitoring Endpoints

How to apply profiles to policies and view endpoint compliance status.

Creating FortiClient VPN Connections

Overview of FortiClient VPNs

Describes creating VPNs using FortiClient, FortiGate, or FortiClient Manager.

Configuring VPN Connections

Covers VPN setup via FortiClient, FortiGate, FortiManager, and custom installations.

About Split Tunneling

Explains split tunneling, allowing VPN client to connect to corporate network and internet separately.

Per-User Web Filtering Configuration

Per-User Web Filtering Overview

Deploying FortiClient for customized web filtering per user on Windows networks.

Web Filtering Configurations

Covers web filtering on Windows networks, remote users, and FortiManager management.

VPNs Without FortiClient Endpoint Security

Overview of FortiClient VPN

FortiClient VPN as a lightweight client for enterprise deployment without full Endpoint Security.

Using the FortiClient VPN Editor

Details on using the VPN Editor tool for configuring VPN settings.

Exporting VPN Configurations

Exporting tunnel configurations into FortiClient VPN installer files.

Using the FortiClient API for VPNs

FortiClient API Overview

Overview of FortiClient COM library for operating VPNs programmatically.

Controlling VPNs Programmatically

Using Visual Basic snippets to operate VPN tunnels programmatically.

Setting and Monitoring Security Policies

How to set and monitor corporate security policies programmatically.

FortiClient API Reference

Reference for FortiClient API methods, functions, and events.

Appendix A: Installer Public Properties

Installer Public Properties Reference

Lists public properties for installing FortiClient, their ranges, defaults, and descriptions.

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