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FortiSwitch Administrator

In this course, you will learn how to deploy, provision, manage, monitor, and troubleshoot FortiSwitch devices using FortiGate and FortiLink. Through hands-on labs, you will learn to deploy and manage FortiSwitch in both managed and standalone environments. The course also covers Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, security controls, MCLAG topologies, monitoring tools, and FortiEdge Cloud.

Overview

Overview

The FortiSwitch Administrator course provides the practical knowledge required to deploy, configure, and manage FortiSwitch devices in secure network environments.

Throughout the course, you will learn how to manage FortiSwitch through FortiGate using FortiLink and deploy common switching topologies. It covers VLANs, link aggregation, MCLAG, spanning tree protocols, Layer 2 security, endpoint authentication, quality of service, and multi-tenancy.

You will also explore FortiSwitch in standalone mode, manage standalone switches directly or through FortiEdge Cloud, and use monitoring and troubleshooting tools to identify network issues.

Prerequisites

To get the most out of this course, you should have:

  • Basic knowledge of networking
  • An understanding of Layer 2 switching
  • An understanding of the topics covered in the FortiGate 7.6 Administrator course
Scope

Topics include:

  • FortiSwitch fundamentals and management modes
  • FortiLink deployment and administration
  • VLANs, LAG, MCLAG, and switching topologies
  • Spanning tree and loop protection
  • Layer 2 security and endpoint authentication
  • Quality of service and multi-tenancy
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting
  • Standalone FortiSwitch and FortiEdge Cloud
Target Audience

Ideal for:

  • Networking professionals responsible for deploying and managing FortiSwitch devices
  • Security professionals involved in configuring secure network access
  • Administrators responsible for monitoring FortiSwitch environments
  • Professionals managing FortiSwitch devices through FortiGate and FortiLink
  • Teams working with managed and standalone FortiSwitch deployments
Best Practices

You will learn these skills as part of this course:

  • Selecting the appropriate FortiSwitch management mode
  • Designing resilient switching topologies with LAG, MCLAG, and spanning tree
  • Applying Layer 2 security and antispoofing controls
  • Using 802.1X authentication to manage endpoint access
  • Monitoring FortiSwitch traffic and troubleshooting connectivity issues
Certification

After completing this course, you will be able to prepare for the Fortinet NSE 5 – FortiSwitch 7.6 Administrator exam.

The exam evaluates your applied knowledge of FortiSwitch management modes, FortiLink provisioning, deployment topologies, configuration, administration, troubleshooting, and standalone FortiSwitch deployments.

FAQs

Q: Does this course cover FortiSwitch management through FortiGate?
A: Yes. You will learn how to deploy, provision, and manage FortiSwitch devices through FortiGate using FortiLink.

Q: Are standalone FortiSwitch deployments included?
A: Yes. The course covers standalone FortiSwitch features, direct switch management, Layer 2 and Layer 3 configuration, and management through FortiEdge Cloud.

Q: Does the course cover redundant switching topologies?
A: Yes. You will learn about common FortiSwitch stack topologies, including LAG, MCLAG, spanning tree protocols, and other loop protection features.

Exam Resources

Datasheet

Credits Guide

Credits Datasheet

Credits FAQ

Objectives

After completing this course, you should be able to:

  • Explore the FortiSwitch portfolio and identify the supported management modes
  • Describe and deploy FortiSwitch in managed switch mode using FortiLink
  • Explain Ethernet switching, VLANs, link aggregation groups, multichassis link aggregation groups, and Layer 2 discovery
  • Identify common FortiSwitch topologies for managed switch deployments
  • Explain and configure Spanning Tree Protocol, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol, and Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol
  • Configure loop protection features
  • Describe and configure Layer 2 security to filter unwanted traffic and prevent spoofing
  • Configure Layer 2 authentication using 802.1X
  • Use 802.1X to assign dynamic VLANs to endpoints
  • Implement advanced features to increase port density and control network access
  • Configure features to improve multicast traffic forwarding
  • Quarantine compromised devices
  • Simplify endpoint deployment using Link Layer Discovery Protocol-Media Endpoint Discovery
  • Share FortiSwitch ports across different virtual domains using multi-tenancy
  • Monitor FortiSwitch using SNMP, sFlow, and flow sampling
  • Identify and use common FortiSwitch troubleshooting tools
Note : A representative from Datacipher will contact you with further details
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At DataCipher, we offer a variety of payment options for our Fortinet courses. Here are the methods available:

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These options are designed to make the registration process as smooth and flexible as possible for all participants.

Status

Guaranteed to Run – DataCipher is committed to running this class unless unforeseen events such as an instructor’s accident or illness occur.

Guaranteed on Next Booking – The course will proceed once an additional student registers.

Scheduled Class – We have scheduled this course and rarely cancel due to low enrollment. We offer a “Cancel No More Than Once” guarantee, ensuring that if a class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, the next session will run regardless of the number of attendees.

Sold Out – If the class is fully booked, please use our contact form to join the waiting list or to inquire about additional sessions. We’re here to accommodate your training needs and keep you informed of new opportunities.

Half and Full-Day Training

At DataCipher, we offer our training courses in both traditional full-day and convenient half-day formats. Our half-day classes are specifically designed for IT professionals who cannot be away from their workplaces for consecutive full days. This flexible schedule allows participants to dedicate a few hours to learning and then return to their regular work responsibilities.

The curriculum for both the full-day and half-day formats is identical. The primary difference is that the half-day classes spread the coursework over a more extended period, providing a balanced approach to professional education. DataCipher has been successfully running these half-day training sessions for several years, receiving consistently positive feedback from our customers. They appreciate the flexibility and report that the extended timeframe facilitates a deeper understanding of the material, as it gives them more time to absorb and reflect on the information learned.

The FortiSwitch Administrator course provides hands-on experience deploying and managing FortiSwitch devices in managed and standalone environments.

You will work with FortiLink, switching topologies, VLANs, Layer 2 security, endpoint authentication, quality of service, multi-tenancy, monitoring, troubleshooting, and FortiEdge Cloud.

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