Workspace mode is a feature specifically designed to prevent configuration conflicts when multiple administrators are working within the same Administrative Domain (ADOM). When an administrator starts making changes in an ADOM with workspace mode enabled, the ADOM is locked. This locking mechanism prevents other administrators from making concurrent changes, thus avoiding overwrites and conflicts. Administrators can see who has locked the ADOM and must wait until it is unlocked before they can make their own modifications. This provides a clear and effective method for managing simultaneous administrative access.

A. Configure RADIUS authentication to assign ADOM roles to each user.

RADIUS is an authentication protocol; while it can assign roles and permissions, it does not inherently manage or prevent concurrent configuration conflicts between authorized users.

B. Enable workflow mode, which is the only way to prevent concurrent configuration conflicts.

Workflow mode enforces a change management process (submit, approve, deploy) but does not prevent concurrent editing. Workspace mode is the primary feature for this, making the claim "only way" incorrect.

C. Assign administrators with JSON API access to the FortiManager.

Using the API is a method of interaction, not a conflict resolution mechanism. Multiple API users could still attempt to modify the same object simultaneously, leading to conflicts.

1. Fortinet FortiManager Administration Guide 7.4.1

Page 218

Section: "Workspace mode".

The guide states

"Workspace mode prevents administrators from simultaneously making configuration changes to the same ADOM

device

or policy package. When an administrator is working in an ADOM

the ADOM is locked

and other administrators cannot make changes to the ADOM." This directly supports the function of workspace mode for conflict prevention.

2. Fortinet FortiManager Administration Guide 7.2.1

Page 211

Section: "Workspace mode".

This version of the guide provides the same explanation: "Workspace mode prevents administrators from simultaneously making configuration changes to the same ADOM

device

or policy package."

3. Fortinet FortiManager Administration Guide 7.0.1

Page 208

Section: "Workspace mode".

The documentation for this version also confirms

"In workspace mode

you can prevent two or more administrators from simultaneously editing the same ADOM

device

or policy package." It also contrasts this with Workflow mode

which is described on page 210 as a process for "approving and deploying configuration changes."