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You can spin up a VM-Series firewall instantly in AWS or Azure. By choosing a PAYG license model, you only pay a small hourly fee (often under $1/hour) for the compute and software license, allowing you to build a lab, practice configurations, and shut it down to keep costs minimal.
In your hypervisor client, select "Deploy OVF Template" or create a new VM and mount the ISO file as a data store ISO file.
A freshly deployed Palo Alto virtual firewall boots into a basic setup state with minimal functionality until it is properly activated. Download Palo Alto Iso Image
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The software list defaults to "Panorama" or "PAN-OS."
If you need to learn Palo Alto firewalls without hardware, pursue an EVAL VM-Series license or use Palo Alto's public stratus.lab environment—no ISO download required. Do you currently have an
Your CSP user profile must have download permissions (typically granted to Administrators or Standard Users within the organization). 3. Step-by-Step Guide to Download Palo Alto Images
Power on the VM. It will boot from the ISO and install PAN-OS. Frequently Asked Questions Can I download PAN-OS without a support account?
When setting up a virtual firewall, selecting the correct file format is critical for a smooth installation. Open Virtualization Archive (.ova) In your hypervisor client, select "Deploy OVF Template"
Once the image is downloaded, the setup process for the VM-Series is remarkably consistent across platforms. Resources:
Here is the part that frustrates many engineers:
What are you planning to use? (VMware, EVE-NG, VirtualBox?) Do you have access to an official support account , or Which PAN-OS version do you specifically need to test? Share public link