Fortinet Exam NSE8_812 Topic 1 Question 19 Discussion

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Question #: 19
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Review the following FortiGate-6000 configuration excerpt:

Based on the configuration, which statement is correct regarding SNAT source port partitioning behavior?

AIt dynamically distributes SNAT source ports to operating FPCs or FPMs.

BIt is the default SNAT configuration and preserves active sessions when an FPC or FPM goes down.

CIt statically distributes SNAT source ports to operating FPCs or FPMs

DIt equally distributes SNAT source ports across chassis slots.

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Suggested Answer: A

The configuration excerpt shows that the SNAT source port partitioning behavior is set to dynamic. This means that the FortiGate will dynamically distribute SNAT source ports to operating FPCs or FPMs. This ensures that active sessions are not interrupted if an FPC or FPM goes down.

The other options are incorrect. Option B is incorrect because the default SNAT configuration is static. Option C is incorrect because the configuration excerpt does not specify that SNAT source ports are statically distributed. Option D is incorrect because the SNAT source ports are not evenly distributed across chassis slots.

Here are some additional details about SNAT source port partitioning behavior:

SNAT source port partitioning behavior can be set todynamicorstatic.

The default SNAT configuration isstatic.

Dynamic SNAT source port partitioning ensures that active sessions are not interrupted if an FPC or FPM goes down.

Static SNAT source port partitioning can improve performance by reducing the number of SNAT lookups.

by Elouise at Apr 09, 2024, 04:54 AM

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Jutta

6 months ago

That's a good point, but I still think it's A) It dynamically distributes SNAT source ports to operating FPCs or FPMs.

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Hermila

7 months ago

I'm leaning towards option B) It is the default SNAT configuration and preserves active sessions when an FPC or FPM goes down.

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Bambi

7 months ago

I disagree, I believe the correct answer is C) It statically distributes SNAT source ports to operating FPCs or FPMs.

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Jutta

7 months ago

I think the answer is A) It dynamically distributes SNAT source ports to operating FPCs or FPMs.

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Ria

7 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think I agree with Brittni. It makes sense that it would dynamically distribute SNAT source ports.

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Thaddeus

7 months ago

I disagree, I believe the correct answer is C) It statically distributes SNAT source ports to operating FPCs or FPMs.

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Brittni

7 months ago

I think the answer is A) It dynamically distributes SNAT source ports to operating FPCs or FPMs.

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Sanjuana

8 months ago

Haha, static distribution, eh? That's like trying to herd cats. I bet the developers had a field day with that one.

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Geoffrey

8 months ago

Haha, this is like a game of 'Guess the Fortigate Feature'. I'm going to take a wild guess and say option B, but I really have no idea how confident I am in that answer.

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Terrilyn

8 months ago

Personally, I'm a bit confused by the options. They all seem plausible, but I'm not sure which one is the most accurate description of the behavior based on the given configuration.

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Earleen

8 months ago

You know, I'm leaning towards option C. The configuration seems to suggest a static distribution of SNAT source ports to the operating FPCs or FPMs.

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Jodi

6 months ago

I agree with Mose and leaning towards option C as well. Static distribution sounds logical.

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Ligia

6 months ago

But what about option A? It mentions dynamically distributing SNAT source ports.

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Mose

7 months ago

I think option C makes sense too. It does seem like a static distribution.

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Amber

8 months ago

You're right, this is not a straightforward question. I'm leaning towards option C, 'It statically distributes SNAT source ports to operating FPCs or FPMs', but I'm not 100% sure about the rationale behind that.

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Tu

8 months ago

Hold on, I'm not so sure about that. The question specifically asks about the SNAT source port partitioning behavior, and option B doesn't quite address that.

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Lakeesha

8 months ago

Hmm, this question seems a bit tricky. The configuration excerpt doesn't provide much detail, so we'd need to have a good understanding of how SNAT source port partitioning works on the FortiGate-6000.

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Glendora

7 months ago

D) It equally distributes SNAT source ports across chassis slots.

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Ressie

7 months ago

I don't think it's option C, the configuration seems to imply dynamic distribution.

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Wilda

8 months ago

C) It statically distributes SNAT source ports to operating FPCs or FPMs.

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Junita

8 months ago

I'm not sure about option B, it could be correct too.

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Kristian

8 months ago

B) It is the default SNAT configuration and preserves active sessions when an FPC or FPM goes down.

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Twana

8 months ago

I think it's option A, based on the configuration.

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Stanton

8 months ago

A) It dynamically distributes SNAT source ports to operating FPCs or FPMs.

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Laine

8 months ago

Hmm, let me take a closer look at the configuration excerpt. I think option B might be the right answer, since it mentions preserving active sessions when an FPC or FPM goes down.

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Pa

8 months ago

Yeah, I agree. This is not your typical multiple-choice question. We need to really dig into the details here to figure out the correct answer.

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Eleonora

8 months ago

Ah, the old SNAT source port partitioning conundrum. This question seems to be a tricky one, testing our understanding of the FortiGate-6000 configuration.

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