Proven NSX to FortiGate: Migrate VMware NSX to Fortinet FortiOS
Yes, moving VMware NSX to Fortinet FortiOS is a well-understood project. Our senior engineers convert your NSX DFW policies and run a fixed-scope migration with dual-routing for continuous security compliance.
The lowest-cost way off VMware NSX: our migration tooling automates the repetitive work —you pay senior engineers for judgment, not keystrokes.
How we support VMware NSX → Fortinet FortiOS after migration
- ✓Fixed-scope migration from VMware NSX to FortiOS
- ✓Senior platform engineers execute the project
- ✓Dual-routing maintains compliance during the cutover
- ✓Migrate NSX DFW to FortiGate micro-segmentation
- ✓Post-migration: managed FortiGate & FortiManager support
- ✓24/7 US-based support during and after the move
Hypervisor-embedded DFW kernel enforcement
Your NSX Distributed Firewall runs at the kernel level—migrating those rules to FortiGate without breaking segmentation requires precise policy conversion, not guesswork.
NSX Service Composer grouping complexity
Automated NSX Service Composer profiles and security groups don't translate directly to FortiOS objects. We map and replicate them one-by-one to avoid gaps.
Broadcom cost reduction initiatives
Rising VMware licensing costs are driving this move. You need a migration that delivers savings without risking your security posture or timeline.
VMware NSX → Fortinet FortiOS migration — your questions answered
How do you migrate NSX DFW to FortiGate without losing security controls?+
We use a dual-routing and traffic-mirroring approach: both NSX and FortiGate enforce policies during the migration window. Your security posture stays continuous, and we validate each rule before decommissioning the NSX configuration.
What is the typical timeline and budget for a VMware NSX to Fortinet FortiOS migration?+
Projects run 4-8 months with 3-4 senior engineers. Budget ranges from $90,000 to $800,000 depending on environment complexity. We scope it fixed—no surprises.
Can you migrate NSX to FortiManager?+
Yes. We export existing NSX objects, security groups, and firewall rules and import them into FortiManager, restructuring them for FortiOS policy objects. Your team gets a unified management layer from day one.
What happens if my VMware NSX support contract lapses during the migration?+
Your NSX stays under vendor support as long as your contract is active—migrate on your timeline. If it lapses before completion, our third-party support covers most operational issues on the legacy platform while we finish the move. It is not vendor support and does not include vendor patches.
Ready to leave NSX behind? Start with a free Policy Conversion Proof of Concept.
Your team keeps full security control. Your budget gets a fixed price. And if you want ongoing FortiGate management after the move, our post-migration support includes managed FortiGate and FortiManager administration, 24/7 US-based. Request a Proof of Concept today—we'll show you exactly how your NSX policies map to FortiOS, with no obligation.