You are dealing with a FortiGate VM for KVM , version 7.4.7, build 2731 , packaged as a .qcow2 image. This is likely a firmware release from Fortinet’s late 2024 or early 2025 cycle.
Assuming you have downloaded fgtvm64kvmv747mbuild2731fortinetoutkvmqcow2 : fgtvm64kvmv747mbuild2731fortinetoutkvmqcow2 new
While cosmetic, the v7.4 interface overhaul is useful for daily administration. You are dealing with a FortiGate VM for KVM , version 7
The string fgtvm64kvmv747mbuild2731fortinetoutkvmqcow2 new breaks down into several critical technical identifiers. Understanding each part is essential before deployment: fgtvm64kvmv747mbuild2731fortinetoutkvmqcow2 new
: The file format is QCOW2 (QEMU Copy-On-Write), the native disk image format for QEMU/KVM. Key Features in FortiOS 7.4.7