or license to enable firewall features like App-ID, Threat Prevention, or GlobalProtect. For lab or educational purposes, many users use the Palo Alto Learning Center
The most reliable and secure way to obtain the image is through the Palo Alto Networks Customer Support Portal to your account with a valid support contract. Navigate to Software Updates Filter > Content Type dropdown, select PAN-OS for VM-Series base images Locate the version and download the file corresponding to the ESXi environment. Deployment Specifications
Downloading the image provides the software, but you will still need a valid
or authorized lab bundles to obtain temporary trial licenses. Further Exploration View the official Palo Alto Networks Virtualization Documentation for version-specific deployment guides. For lab environments, check the GNS3 Marketplace for appliance templates and setup tips. import the OVA into a specific version of VMware vCenter or ESXi? PA-VM - GNS3
Once the OVA is imported into your ESXi host, you can perform the initial setup via the console: Default Credentials : Log in using the default username and password Assign Static IP : Enter configuration mode to set up management access:
deviceconfig system dns-setting servers primary commit Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Access Web UI
deviceconfig system ip-address netmask default-gateway type static
