topic Re: PaloAlto License Expired and Dynamic Updates in General Topics

PaloAlto License Expired and Dynamic Updates

qmso475 — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 07:42:43 GMT

Hello.

The Palo Alto license has expired.

I want to proceed with the dynamic update, but it's failing.

Is there any way to proceed with dynamic updates while the license is expired?

Re: PaloAlto License Expired and Dynamic Updates

PavelK — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:11:11 GMT

Hello @qmso475

without license you will not be able to download dynamic updates. The only way around it is to upload updates manually: How to Manually Install Antivirus, Content, and WildFire Updates on the Firewall. This should be temporary solution until you get this Firewall licensed again.

Kind Regards

Pavel

Re: PaloAlto License Expired and Dynamic Updates

BPry — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:24:41 GMT

@qmso475,

Just want to toss out that I'm pretty sure that later PAN-OS versions don't allow the manual update method that @PavelK mentioned like the old versions did. Fairly certain that "workaround" for unlicensed boxes was closed and no longer functions like it used to; so you'll only have access to application updates.

Re: PaloAlto License Expired and Dynamic Updates

qmso475 — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:34:40 GMT

@PavelK

I'm trying the way I told you, but I'm failing.

Is there any solution?

Re: PaloAlto License Expired and Dynamic Updates

PavelK — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 06:29:04 GMT

Hello @qmso475

BPry is right, with all currently supported PAN-OS versions it is not possible to apply threat updates without valid subscription. Documentation for reference: What Happens When Licenses Expire?. Unfortunately, I do not believe there is any solution than renew the subscription.

Kind Regards

Pavel