In each case, the latest firmware was deployed, but the verified firmware was not.
"That’s the thing," Elias sighed. "It just came out of Fortinet’s 'beta' phase and hit the 'general release' list yesterday. The release notes are pages long. They claim it’s verified stable, but..." latest fortigate firmware verified
Even after upgrading one production unit (e.g., a spoke site or a non-critical HA secondary), wait 7 days. Monitor logs for LOG_ID 010004 (Configuration changed) and any unusual crashes. Only then roll to the primary cluster. In each case, the latest firmware was deployed,
Always download a local copy of your configuration file before clicking "Update." The release notes are pages long
Even with a verified firmware, the process requires caution:
Need help identifying the specific verified build for your FortiGate model? Log into the Fortinet Support Portal, navigate to Firmware Images, and filter by "Recommended Release" tag.