Fortigate Vm Sizing Azure (HIGH-QUALITY)

Executive Summary: The "Useful" Review

• No ASICs: You lose the hardware acceleration (NP7/CP9 processors) found in physical boxes. A physical $5,000 FortiGate often outperforms a much more expensive Azure VM instance regarding encrypted throughput.
• Cost Creep: It is easy to oversize. A D8s_v5 costs significantly more than a D4s_v5, and combined with Azure data egress fees and Fortinet licensing, the monthly bill can balloon.

9. Sizing Checklist for Azure Deployment

Follow this process before clicking “Deploy”:

3. Sizing by Throughput & Feature Activation

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