What is the primary benefit of having high availability in Fortinet configurations?

The primary benefit of having high availability in Fortinet configurations is minimizing data loss during outages. High availability ensures that network services remain operational by providing redundancies, failover capabilities, and continuous access to critical resources. When a system or device fails, the high availability configuration automatically redirects traffic to backup systems, reducing the risk of data loss that could occur during downtime.

This capability is crucial for maintaining uninterrupted business operations and ensuring that all critical data remains accessible. It effectively safeguards against the impacts of hardware or software failures, thereby preserving the integrity and availability of data within the network.

In contrast, while improving internet speeds and enhancing user access control are valuable outcomes in some contexts, they are not the primary focus of high availability solutions. Similarly, high availability can contribute to operational cost management but is not primarily regarded as a strategy for reducing costs significantly.