Jinja in FortiManager scripts supports large-scale, advanced initial provisioning by allowing flexible and reusable configuration logic across many remote FortiGate devices.
Adding FortiGate devices as model devices and using ZTP or LTP enables centralized onboarding and deployment without requiring skilled staff at each branch.
Metadata variables let FortiManager dynamically assign device-specific values such as hostnames, IP addresses, and interface settings, which is essential when deploying consistent but customized initial configurations across many branches.