Fortinet VM Subscription with 24x7 FortiCare Support
This 1-year Fortinet virtual machine subscription provides 24x7 FortiCare support, ensuring your security platform remains operational and protected.
- 24x7 FortiCare Support: Access to round-the-clock technical assistance for immediate issue resolution.
- Continuous Operation: Ensures your virtual security appliances are always up-to-date and functioning optimally.
- Security Updates: Entitlement to the latest firmware, patches, and security definitions to defend against emerging threats.
- VM Platform Licensing: Enables the deployment and operation of Fortinet security features on your virtualized infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a 1-year subscription for Fortinet's virtual machine (VM) platform, bundled with 24x7 FortiCare support. It unlocks the full capabilities of Fortinet's security solutions within your virtualized environment, ensuring continuous protection and access to essential services.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this subscription is ideal for businesses running their security infrastructure on virtualized platforms like VMware, KVM, or Hyper-V. It integrates directly into your existing virtual environment, providing a scalable and efficient security posture.
- Full Feature Access: Unlocks all security features and functionalities of the licensed Fortinet VM product.
- 24x7 Technical Support: Provides round-the-clock access to Fortinet's expert support engineers.
- Firmware Updates: Guarantees access to the latest firmware releases and security patches.
- Threat Intelligence: Includes regular updates to security signatures and threat intelligence feeds.
- License Compliance: Ensures your virtual security deployment is properly licensed and compliant.
This Fortinet VM subscription with 24x7 FortiCare is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking reliable, supported virtual security solutions without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Continuous Security Appliance Operation
Enable teams to maintain uninterrupted security posture by ensuring their virtual security appliances are always running the latest firmware and receiving critical updates. Streamline the process of keeping virtual security tools compliant and effective against evolving threats.
virtualized environments, on-premises deployments, cloud-hosted infrastructure, hybrid IT setups, security operations centers
Access Expert Technical Support
Provide IT professionals with direct access to Fortinet's expert support engineers for immediate assistance with any issues affecting virtual security appliances. Ensure rapid problem resolution to minimize potential security vulnerabilities and operational disruptions.
business continuity planning, IT incident response, network security management, remote workforce support, critical infrastructure protection
Maintain Licensing Compliance
Automate the renewal and management of licenses for virtual security appliances, preventing lapses in coverage and ensuring compliance with vendor requirements. Streamline audit processes and avoid penalties associated with non-compliant software deployments.
IT asset management, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, budget forecasting, operational efficiency
Key Features
1-Year Subscription Term
Provides a defined period of access to software features and support, simplifying budget planning and renewal management.
24x7 FortiCare Support
Offers round-the-clock access to technical assistance, ensuring rapid resolution of critical security issues and minimizing downtime.
VM Platform Licensing
Enables the deployment and operation of Fortinet security solutions on virtualized infrastructure, offering flexibility and scalability.
Firmware and Security Updates
Guarantees access to the latest software versions and security patches, protecting against emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
Access to Fortinet Security Features
Unlocks the full suite of security capabilities of the licensed Fortinet product for comprehensive protection.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, continuously updated security to protect sensitive data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain high levels of data security and compliance with HIPAA, necessitating reliable and supported virtual security solutions.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments increasingly rely on secure networks to protect operational technology (OT) and critical infrastructure, demanding consistent security updates and support.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, requiring strong, compliant security measures and uninterrupted service availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FortiCare support?
FortiCare is Fortinet's comprehensive support service that provides 24x7 technical assistance, firmware updates, and access to security intelligence. It ensures your Fortinet products are always up-to-date and functioning optimally.
What type of virtual machines does this license support?
This license is designed for Fortinet's virtual machine (VM) security appliances, which are compatible with major hypervisors such as VMware, KVM, and Microsoft Hyper-V.
What happens when the 1-year subscription expires?
Upon expiration, your access to FortiCare support and software updates will cease. Renewal is required to maintain continuous protection, support, and access to the latest security features.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.