What is FortiClient VPN
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) allows you to securely access the Metal Cloud Infrastructure from any network. FortiClient VPN creates an encrypted channel between your device and the Aruba Cloud network, providing secure access to the servers, firewalls and iDRAC of the Metal Cloud Infrastructure service.
Where to download FortiClient
Installing FortiClient
- Run the installer;
- accept the terms;
- complete the installation.
Configuring the connection profile
The activation email contains the information required to configure the VPN connection (gateway address, port, username and password). Follow these steps to create the profile:
- Open FortiClient VPN and accept the terms of use (only when you first launch the application);
- click Configure VPN on the main screen;
- in the New VPN Connection window, leave the SSL-VPN tab selected;
- complete the fields using the information provided in the activation email:
- Connection Name: MCI VPN (you can choose a descriptive name);
- Remote Gateway: enter the address or IP address of the VPN server provided;
- keep port 443 (unless otherwise specified);
- leave the other settings at their default values;
- click Save to save the profile;
- check that the MCI VPN profile appears on the client main screen.
Connecting to the VPN
- Open FortiClient VPN;
- select the MCI VPN profile;
- enter the username and password provided in the activation email;
- click Connect;
- once connected, the client displays the Connected status and the padlock icon in the taskbar.
Checking the connection
Once the VPN connection has been established, check that the main service addresses are reachable:
- ping the management IP addresses or the Proxmox URL;
- use your browser to check that https://[@accessoservizio1]:8006 responds correctly.