FortiManager 8.0: New FortiAI MCP based Agent Framework
FortiManager 8.0 introduces a powerful FortiAI agent framework built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP), bringing six specialized AI agents to streamline network management tasks. From firewall policy automation to VPN troubleshooting and SD-WAN configuration, this release transforms how network teams interact with FortiManager. See each agent in action in this official walkthrough from Fortinet.
WHAT'S COVERED
• MCP (Model Context Protocol) architecture and its key benefits for FortiAI in FortiManager 8.0
• Overview of all six new FortiAI agents: Device Management, Firewall Policy, CLI Script, VPN/SD-WAN Troubleshooting, Provisioning, and General Agent
• Device Management Agent: querying FortiGate VM sync status, connectivity, and task history
• Firewall Policy Agent: searching, auditing, and editing policies using natural-language queries
• CLI Script Agent: generating custom CLI scripts and Jinja templates from AI prompts
• Provisioning Agent: creating IPsec tunnels and managing VPN sites with guided steps
• VPN and SD-WAN Troubleshooting Agent: diagnosing tunnel issues and generating SD-WAN overlay templates
• Agent Orchestrator: how FortiManager auto-routes queries to the appropriate FortiAI agent
CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
0:25 MCP Framework Overview and Benefits
1:10 Six FortiAI Agents Overview
1:45 Device Management Agent Demo
2:35 Firewall Policy Agent Demo
3:25 CLI Script Agent Demo
4:20 Provisioning Agent Overview
4:45 VPN Troubleshooting Agent Demo
5:25 SD-WAN Agent Demo
6:00 Summary
RESOURCES
Video Library: https://video.fortinet.com/
FortiManager Product Page: https://www.fortinet.com/products/man...
FortiAI Product Page: https://www.fortinet.com/products/for...
FortiManager 8.0 Documentation: https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fo...
Fortinet Training and Certifications: https://training.fortinet.com
More FortiManager Videos: https://www.youtube.com/results?searc...
FortiAI Feature Videos: https://www.youtube.com/results?searc...
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