Question 960
An administrator reports success using Offline model device registration to prepare central policy and device settings for hardware not yet connected. Which control-specific limitation still applies?
Explanation
Correct Answer
The stated scope boundary specifically qualifies Offline model device registration: an offline model entry is not proof the physical FortiGate is online. The control is appropriate for the operational need to prepare central policy and device settings for hardware not yet connected, but should not be credited with unrelated behavior.
Incorrect Answers
That caveat describes Add Device wizard for an online FortiGate in a different management scenario, which addresses enroll a reachable firewall into centralized management. It is not the specific limitation of Offline model device registration requested in this design review.
That caveat describes CSV-based offline device onboarding in a different management scenario, which addresses add several preplanned inventory entries without manually clicking every record. It is not the specific limitation of Offline model device registration requested in this design review.
That caveat describes FortiGate-initiated management request in a different management scenario, which addresses approve a firewall that connects to FortiManager seeking central management. It is not the specific limitation of Offline model device registration requested in this design review.



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