Which statements accurately describe virtual domains (VDOMs)?

Virtual domains (VDOMs) are a feature in FortiGate devices that allow for the segmentation of resources and policies within the same physical device. Each VDOM is essentially a virtual firewall that can operate independently from others.

The statement regarding individual CPUs and memory resources is correct because VDOMs allow for the allocation of specific resources, such as CPU and memory, to each virtual domain. This means that each VDOM can have dedicated resource management, providing better performance and isolation. This is particularly useful in environments where different departments or functions require distinct levels of performance and security policies without interference from one another.

As for the other statements, while they describe attributes that might be misattributed to VDOM operations, they do not accurately reflect the core capabilities of VDOMs. For instance, VDOMs cannot operate with different firmware versions as they share the underlying hardware and software architecture. Similarly, while management and configuration aspects are handled through a management VDOM, the distinctions made regarding configurations as well as time zone settings being different for each VDOM can lead to confusion, as many settings may be shared or linked across VDOMs depending on how the system is set up.

Understanding these aspects of VDOMs allows for a better grasp of