Fortinet device importer¶
Versio.io can import, historize and process configuration data from Fortinet network devices.
Configuration¶
You can find the configuration option in Versio.io at Environment settings > OneImporter > Configurations > Fortinet.
Here you can edit all existing configurations, create new configurations or delete existing configurations.
To add a new configuration, enter a Name for your importer.
Click Add to proceed to the configuration.
To edit an existing configuration, click the arrow on the left of your importer name to expand the configuration options.
The following configuration options are available:
| Field | Description | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Meaningful name | Add the word "Fortinet" to identify the importer when viewing the logs |
| Active | Option to activate and deactivate the configuration. Data is only imported if the configuration is activated. | |
| Credential | Select authorization for network device access. | Enter the API token at Settings > Access Management > Credential Vaults |
| Domains & IPs | Enter all network device domains or IPs. | |
| Entities | Select the entities to be inventoried by Versio.io. | |
| Executing OneImporter | Select a Versio.io OneImporter to import the data based on the importer configuration. | Requires an installed OneImporter: Installation instructions |
| Schedule time (cron format) | Determine the frequency of imports in CRON format | Learn more about CRON format: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cron |
Table: Fortinet network device configuration parameters
Create Fortinet API user¶
Versio.io executes the following requests to your Fortinet network device to inventory it:
Requests: Executed requests for inventoryFor the inventory, it is necessary to create an API token so that Versio.io can authenticate itself on the network device.