How does FortiZero Touch Provisioning (FortiZTP) simplify the deployment process?

FortiZero Touch Provisioning (FortiZTP) is designed to streamline the deployment process by automating the configuration of devices. The ability for FortiExtender to automatically connect and configure itself with FortiSASE is a key feature of FortiZTP. This means that when a device is connected to the network, FortiZTP can recognize it and apply the necessary configurations without requiring any manual intervention from the user.

This automatic provisioning significantly reduces the time and effort associated with deploying new devices, allowing administrators to scale their networks quickly and with minimal operational overhead. The automation not only speeds up the installation process but also helps in maintaining consistency in configurations across multiple devices, improving the overall security posture and management efficiency.

In contrast, the other options imply methods that complicate deployment rather than simplify it. Manual setup would require considerable time and effort, while extensive user input for configuration would negate the benefits of automation that FortiZTP provides. Centralized control for multiple devices is indeed a benefit of modern management solutions, but it is not the primary reason that FortiZTP simplifies deployment. The focus is on the automatic configuration process that drastically reduces the need for hands-on setup.