Framework front end & backend

Now all the building blocks are ready, and it is time to deploy the Edge. Following is an overview of deploying Edge devices:

1. Add a Model Device. See Adding model devices.
   1. Ensure there is a thoughtful naming convention.
   2. Add the model device to the Edge device group.
   3. Assign the Edge policy package.
   4. Assign the default provisioning template.
2. Define the Meta Fields. See Defining Meta Fields.
3. Generate a certificate using the certificate template. See Generating and assigning certificates.
4. Assign and install the edge overlay CLI template to the Model Device. See Installing overlay configuration.
5. Assign the remaining templates to the Model Device. See .
   • CLI Template group
   • SD-WAN template
   • Policy package
6. Install the templates to the Model Device. See Installing the templates to the model device.
7. Onboard the real FortiGate. See Onboarding the real device.

Adding model devices

To add model device:

Select Assign the Policy Pac

On Device Manager, click Add Device, and select Add Model Device.

Give it a name of the Edge, and select the right parameters (such as device model).In our example, we have named Edges site1-1 or site1-2.

Select Add it to the Device Group, and select Edge.