Fortigate Vm Sizing Azure ((exclusive)) -

Offers flexibility to choose specific vCPU/RAM ratios.

Use these if you are running memory-intensive features like heavy SSL inspection, Proxy mode, or large-scale ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access). A minimum of 4 GB RAM is recommended for stable operation. 3. Key Performance Enablers fortigate vm sizing azure

These are lower than Fortinet’s “lab maximums” because Azure’s accelerated networking and vCPU stealing reduce real-world performance. Offers flexibility to choose specific vCPU/RAM ratios

| License Tier | vCPUs (Azure) | Typical Raw Throughput* | Use Case | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 2 | ~1 Gbps | Dev/Test, branch office | | FG-VM04 | 4 | ~2-4 Gbps | Small production, DMZ | | FG-VM08 | 8 | ~4-8 Gbps | Mid-size enterprise | | FG-VM16 | 16 | ~8-16 Gbps | Large hub, heavy inspection | 2. Recommended Azure Instance Families

: Performance varies significantly based on whether security features are enabled. 2. Recommended Azure Instance Families