Fmg-vm64-kvm-v6-build1183-fortinet.out.kvm.zip May 2026
The file FMG_VM64_KVM-v6-build1183-FORTINET.out.kvm.zip is a virtual appliance deployment package for FortiManager VM, specifically version 6.2.2. It is designed to run on Linux KVM hypervisors to provide centralized management of Fortinet security devices. Technical Overview Version & Build: Version 6.2.2, Build 1183. Target Platform: Linux KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine). File Size: Approximately 136.5 MB.
File Name Breakdown
- Fmg – FortiManager
- vm64 – 64-bit virtual machine image
- kvm – Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM hypervisor)
- v6 – Major version 6 (likely FortiOS/FortiManager 6.x)
- build1183 – Specific internal build number
- fortinet.out – Standard output or firmware image format
- kvm.zip – Compressed disk image for KVM deployment
- Username:
admin - Password: (blank or
fortinet– check release notes for build 1183)
8. Upgrade Considerations
- This is v6 build 1183 – older release.
- Upgrading to v7 or later requires intermediate steps.
Path example:6.0.11 → 6.2.16 → 7.0.15 → 7.2.x - Always backup config before upgrade:
execute backup config tftp <config.conf> <tftp-server>
Fmg: Likely stands for FortiManager, a network management product from Fortinet, but in this context, it could be related to a specific VM type.vm64: Indicates this is a 64-bit virtual machine image.kvm: Stands for Kernel-based Virtual Machine, which is a virtualization technology for Linux.v6: Could refer to version 6 of the FortiOS or related software.build1183: Indicates the specific build number of the software.fortinet.out.kvm.zip: Suggests this is a zip archive containing a KVM image for Fortinet products.
