{"id":13929,"date":"2022-09-01T19:58:26","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T16:58:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/?p=13929"},"modified":"2023-08-31T20:12:28","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T17:12:28","slug":"easily-install-forticlient-vpn-on-oracle-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/easily-install-forticlient-vpn-on-oracle-linux\/","title":{"rendered":"Easily Install FortiClient VPN on Oracle Linux"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this tutorial, you will how to easily install FortiClient VPN on Oracle Linux. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forticlient.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FortiClient VPN<\/a>\u00a0<em>allows you to create a secure and an encrypted Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection tunnel using IPSec or SSL VPN \u201cTunnel Mode\u201d connections\u00a0between your device and the FortiGate Firewall<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#easily-install-forti-client-vpn-on-oracle-linux\">Easily Install FortiClient VPN on Oracle Linux<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#download-forti-client-vpn-product-for-linux\">Download FortiClient VPN Product for Linux<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#install-forti-client-vpn-on-oracle-linux\">Install FortiClient VPN on Oracle Linux<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#connecting-to-vpn-using-forti-client-vpn-client\">Connecting to VPN using FortiClient VPN client<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#other-tutorials\">Other Tutorials<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"easily-install-forti-client-vpn-on-oracle-linux\">Easily Install FortiClient VPN on Oracle Linux<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>FortiClient VPN client can be installed on Linux systems including Oracle Linux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this tutoril, we are using Oracle Linux 8;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>hostnamectl | grep Operating<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>  Operating System: Oracle Linux Server 8.6<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"download-forti-client-vpn-product-for-linux\">Download FortiClient VPN Product for Linux<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check available FortiClient VPN Products for Linux on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortinet.com\/support\/product-downloads\/linux\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">downloads page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, on the downloads page, there is no specific FortiClient VPN product for Oracle Linux. But since Oracle Linux is a RHEL based distro, then we can use a FortiClient VPN package for RHEL 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of this writing, FortiClient 7.0 is the current release version and is available for CentOS 8. You can thus download the current release RPM package from the <a href=\"https:\/\/repo.fortinet.com\/repo\/7.0\/centos\/8\/os\/x86_64\/Packages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">repos index page<\/a>. Or simply grub the link to the RPM and download as follows;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>wget https:\/\/repo.fortinet.com\/repo\/7.0\/centos\/8\/os\/x86_64\/Packages\/forticlient_7.0.7.0246_x86_64.rpm<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"install-forti-client-vpn-on-oracle-linux\">Install FortiClient VPN on Oracle Linux<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the installer is downloaded, you can install FortiClient VPN on Oracle Linux as follows;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><code>sudo rpm -ivh forticlient_7.0.7.0246_x86_64.rpm<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, to avoid having to deal with the required package dependencies, simply run the command below instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><code>sudo dnf localinstall forticlient_7.0.7.0246_x86_64.rpm<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Or do the installation directly without downloading the package to your system;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo dnf install https:\/\/repo.fortinet.com\/repo\/7.0\/centos\/8\/os\/x86_64\/Packages\/forticlient_7.0.7.0246_x86_64.rpm<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Sample installation output;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"scroll-box\"><code>forticlient_7.0.7.0246_x86_64.rpm                                                                                                           1.9 MB\/s | 207 MB     01:51    \nDependencies resolved.\n============================================================================================================================================================================\n Package                                   Architecture                       Version                                       Repository                                 Size\n============================================================================================================================================================================\nInstalling:\n forticlient                               x86_64                             7.0.7.0246-1.el7                              @commandline                              207 M\nInstalling dependencies:\n libXScrnSaver                             x86_64                             1.2.3-1.el8                                   ol8_appstream                              31 k\n nss-tools                                 x86_64                             3.67.0-7.el8_5                                ol8_appstream                             576 k\n\nTransaction Summary\n============================================================================================================================================================================\nInstall  3 Packages\n\nTotal size: 207 M\nTotal download size: 607 k\nInstalled size: 649 M\nIs this ok [y\/N]: y\nDownloading Packages:\n(1\/2): libXScrnSaver-1.2.3-1.el8.x86_64.rpm                                                                                                 5.0 kB\/s |  31 kB     00:06    \n(2\/2): nss-tools-3.67.0-7.el8_5.x86_64.rpm                                                                                                   84 kB\/s | 576 kB     00:06    \n----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\nTotal                                                                                                                                        89 kB\/s | 607 kB     00:06     \nRunning transaction check\nTransaction check succeeded.\nRunning transaction test\nTransaction test succeeded.\nRunning transaction\n  Preparing        :                                                                                                                                                    1\/1 \n  Installing       : nss-tools-3.67.0-7.el8_5.x86_64                                                                                                                    1\/3 \n  Installing       : libXScrnSaver-1.2.3-1.el8.x86_64                                                                                                                   2\/3 \n  Running scriptlet: forticlient-7.0.7.0246-1.el7.x86_64                                                                                                                3\/3 \n  Installing       : forticlient-7.0.7.0246-1.el7.x86_64                                                                                                                3\/3 \n  Running scriptlet: forticlient-7.0.7.0246-1.el7.x86_64                                                                                                                3\/3 \ngtk-update-icon-cache: Cache file created successfully.\nCreated symlink \/etc\/systemd\/system\/multi-user.target.wants\/forticlient.service \u2192 \/usr\/lib\/systemd\/system\/forticlient.service.\n\n  Verifying        : libXScrnSaver-1.2.3-1.el8.x86_64                                                                                                                   1\/3 \n  Verifying        : nss-tools-3.67.0-7.el8_5.x86_64                                                                                                                    2\/3 \n  Verifying        : forticlient-7.0.7.0246-1.el7.x86_64                                                                                                                3\/3 \n\nInstalled:\n  forticlient-7.0.7.0246-1.el7.x86_64                        libXScrnSaver-1.2.3-1.el8.x86_64                        nss-tools-3.67.0-7.el8_5.x86_64                       \n\nComplete!\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"connecting-to-vpn-using-forti-client-vpn-client\">Connecting to VPN using FortiClient VPN client<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Launch FortiClient VPN client by searching it from activities menu;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/forticlient-vpn-oracle-linux.png\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1257\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/forticlient-vpn-oracle-linux.png\" alt=\"Easily Install FortiClient VPN on Oracle Linux\" class=\"wp-image-13936\" title=\"Install FortiClient VPN on Oracle Linux1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/forticlient-vpn-oracle-linux.png?v=1662626331 1257w, https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/forticlient-vpn-oracle-linux-768x305.png?v=1662626331 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1257px) 100vw, 1257px\" \/><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/forticlient.png\"><\/a>When you launch, such a wizard opens up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/forticlient-vpn-setup-wizard.png\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"919\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/forticlient-vpn-setup-wizard.png\" alt=\"Easily Install FortiClient VPN on Oracle Linux\" class=\"wp-image-13937\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/forticlient-vpn-setup-wizard.png?v=1662626483 919w, https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/forticlient-vpn-setup-wizard-768x648.png?v=1662626483 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 919px) 100vw, 919px\" \/><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To setup the Forti VPN connection, click REMOTE ACCESS &gt; Configure VPN;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/configure-forticlient-vpn-remote-access.png\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"925\" height=\"781\" src=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/configure-forticlient-vpn-remote-access.png\" alt=\"Easily Install FortiClient VPN on Oracle Linux\" class=\"wp-image-13939\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/configure-forticlient-vpn-remote-access.png?v=1662626665 925w, https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/configure-forticlient-vpn-remote-access-768x648.png?v=1662626665 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 925px) 100vw, 925px\" \/><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Under SSL-VPN;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter the connection name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connection description<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remote VPN Gateway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can leave other options with default settings.<a href=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/ssl-vpn-connection.png\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/forticlient-new-vpn-connection-settings-1.png\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/forticlient-new-vpn-connection-settings-1.png\" alt=\"Easily Install FortiClient VPN on Oracle Linux\" class=\"wp-image-13958\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/forticlient-new-vpn-connection-settings-1.png?v=1662656213 922w, https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/forticlient-new-vpn-connection-settings-1-768x646.png?v=1662656213 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 922px) 100vw, 922px\" \/><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Click&nbsp;<strong>Save<\/strong>&nbsp;to add the connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter you VPN connection credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/forticlient-vpn-connection-credentials.png\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"779\" src=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/forticlient-vpn-connection-credentials.png\" alt=\"Easily Install FortiClient VPN on Oracle Linux\" class=\"wp-image-13941\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/forticlient-vpn-connection-credentials.png?v=1662626793 922w, https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/forticlient-vpn-connection-credentials-768x649.png?v=1662626793 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 922px) 100vw, 922px\" \/><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/connect-vpn.png\"><\/a>Click&nbsp;<strong>Connect<\/strong>&nbsp;to connect to the VPN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can click the three menu lines beside the connection name to add a new, edit or delete the existing connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/forticlient-vpn-add-new-or-delete.png\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/forticlient-vpn-add-new-or-delete.png\" alt=\"Easily Install FortiClient VPN on Oracle Linux\" class=\"wp-image-13942\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/forticlient-vpn-add-new-or-delete.png?v=1662626825 920w, https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/forticlient-vpn-add-new-or-delete-768x651.png?v=1662626825 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon successful connection to the VPN, you should see such connection status.<a href=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/FortiClient-VPN-connection.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/forticlient-vpn-connection-status.png\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"873\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/forticlient-vpn-connection-status.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13954\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/forticlient-vpn-connection-status.png 873w, https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/forticlient-vpn-connection-status-768x399.png 768w, https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/forticlient-vpn-connection-status-150x78.png 150w, https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/forticlient-vpn-connection-status-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/forticlient-vpn-connection-status-696x361.png 696w, https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/forticlient-vpn-connection-status-809x420.png 809w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 873px) 100vw, 873px\" \/><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can always disconnect from the VPN by clicking\u00a0<strong>Disconnect<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that is how easy it is to install FortiClient VPN on Oracle Linux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examsnap is a leading and innovative platform that has revolutionized the way individuals prepare for and approach their exams. With its comprehensive collection of up-to-date exam questions, practice tests, and study resources, Examsnap empowers students and professionals to achieve their academic and career goals with confidence. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.examsnap.com\/comptia-network-plus-certification-dumps.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ExamSnap CompTIA Network+<\/a>, whether you&#8217;re preparing for a challenging certification exam or aiming to excel in academic assessments, Examsnap provides a user-friendly interface and accurate, reliable content that simulates real exam scenarios. By offering a wide range of practice materials created by experts in the field, Examsnap ensures that learners can assess their knowledge, identify weak areas, and strengthen their skills effectively. Elevate your exam readiness with Examsnap and embark on a journey towards success armed with the right tools and knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other-tutorials\">Other Tutorials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/install-forticlient-vpn-client-on-ubuntu-20-04-ubuntu-18-04\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Install FortiClient VPN Client on Ubuntu 20.04\/Ubuntu 18.04<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/configure-site-to-site-ipsec-vpn-on-pfsense-and-libreswan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Configure Site-to-Site IPSec VPN on pfSense and Libreswan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kifarunix.com\/install-and-setup-openvpn-server-on-ubuntu-22-04\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Install and Setup OpenVPN Server on Ubuntu 22.04<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this tutorial, you will how to easily install FortiClient VPN on Oracle Linux. 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