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    Master Fortigate firewall terminology. Learn the differences between interfaces, security zones, and VDOMs to optimize your FortiOS network configuration.

    Understanding Fortigate Firewall Terminology: Interfaces, Zones, and Domains

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    The 'Golden Rule' of VDOMs is that if you treat them like separate physical devices, everything makes sense; if you try to take shortcuts because 'it’s all one box,' that’s when you get into trouble.

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    FortiGate VDOMs Explained in 10 Minutes - YouTube
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    Using a VDOM in NAT/Route mode
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    https://help.fortinet.com/fos50hlp/54/Content/FortiOS/fortigate-virtual-domains-54/2-NAT-Route-mode/2-VDOMs-in-NAT-Route-mode.htm
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