NSE7 Enterprise Firewall and VDOMs Practice Question
An administrator wants to limit the number of VDOMs that can be created on a FortiGate. What should the administrator configure?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse the FortiGate's local 'max-vdom' limit with FortiManager licensing or the 'vdom-admin' toggle, mistakenly thinking those options control the creation cap when they actually address management scope or administrative access.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Set the 'max-vdom' option under 'config system global'
The 'max-vdom' option under 'config system global' directly limits the number of VDOMs that can be created on a FortiGate. This setting enforces a hard cap on the total VDOM count, regardless of licensing or administrative roles. By default, the value is set to 10 on most models, but it can be increased up to the maximum supported by the platform or license.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Use the 'config vdom' command to delete unused VDOMs
Why it's wrong here
This removes VDOMs but does not set a limit.
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Set the 'max-vdom' option under 'config system global'
Why this is correct
The 'max-vdom' parameter in system global sets the maximum number of VDOMs.
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Configure the VDOM license on FortiManager
Why it's wrong here
Licensing is per device, not via FortiManager.
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Set the 'vdom-admin' option to 'enable'
Why it's wrong here
This enables VDOM administration but does not limit the number.
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