FortiManager Install Preview & Revision History: Review CLI Changes Before Pushing to FortiGate
A FortiGate administrator wants to use FortiManager to push configuration changes to a managed FortiGate. To ensure changes are applied correctly, the administrator wants to review the exact CLI commands that will be sent. Which TWO tools can be used for this purpose?
Quick Answer
The answer is the Install Preview and Revision History features. Install Preview generates the exact CLI commands that will be pushed to a managed FortiGate, allowing an administrator to review every change before execution, while Revision History provides a chronological log of past configuration snapshots for comparison and rollback. On the Fortinet NSE 7 Advanced Security NSE7 exam, this concept tests your understanding of FortiManager’s deployment safety mechanisms, often appearing in scenario-based questions where an administrator must verify changes without risking production errors. A common trap is confusing the Install Preview with a simple policy check—remember that Preview shows raw CLI, not just policy summaries. For a quick memory tip, think “Preview before you push, History to look back.”
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse the Install Preview with the Policy Consistency Check, as both involve reviewing configurations, but only the Install Preview shows the exact CLI commands that will be executed during the push.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Install preview
The Install Preview feature in FortiManager generates a detailed list of the exact CLI commands that will be pushed to the managed FortiGate during an installation. This allows the administrator to review and verify the changes before they are applied, ensuring accuracy and preventing unintended configuration errors.
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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Device manager dashboard
Why it's wrong here
The dashboard shows status but not pending changes.
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Policy consistency check
Why it's wrong here
This checks for policy conflicts, not a detailed CLI preview.
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Install preview
Why this is correct
Install preview shows the exact CLI commands that will be executed on the device.
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Revision history
Why this is correct
Revision history allows comparing configurations to see differences, which indirectly shows what changes will be applied.
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ADOM lock
Why it's wrong here
ADOM lock prevents concurrent edits but does not show pending changes.
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Variation 1. A FortiManager administrator wants to push policy package changes to a managed FortiGate, but wants to see what changes will be applied before committing. Which FortiManager feature should the administrator use?
medium- ✓ A.Install preview
- B.Meta fields
- C.Automation stitch
- D.Revision history
Why A: Install preview is the correct feature because it allows the administrator to simulate the installation of policy package changes on a managed FortiGate without actually applying them. This provides a detailed diff of what will be added, modified, or removed, enabling verification before committing the changes. It is specifically designed for pre-commit validation in FortiManager's centralized management workflow.
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