Palo Alto Firewall

[Khanna075]

I am planning to setup the LAB environment where I want to run Palo Alto firewall. I am looking for latest version image. How can I get the image? Also need help on steps to achieve it. Thanks!

[SutareMayur]

Hi @Khanna075 Palo Alto VM series images for download are available on Palo alto support account. If you have valid support account then you can download it from below path.

Browse to below highlighted path and download the images version that you want.

Steps to run the VM-

1. There are several ways to build the Palo Alto VM at home. The options are EVE-NG, VMWare Workstation, etc.

The easiest way I see which I had used in the past several times is VMWARE WORKSTATION.

2. You need to install VMWare WorkStation software ( You can easily get it on google ). Once it is install, you can create Virtual Instance within it. You need to run downloaded Palo Alto OVA image and rest further steps are self explanatory. You will get it.

3. Once you POWER ON the VM instance, it will be booted with the image and will take 8-10mins to spin up.

NOTE- While accessing that booted VM, you need to make some arrangements to your local VNIC on your computer/laptop & VNIC of the VM. Make sure Palo Alto management interface of the VM and local VNIC comes in same network. So, you can reach MGMT interface. Default management IP of the firewall is 192.168.1.1 and default login is admin/admin.

If you still need any help at any point, feel free to ask. Thank you!

Hope it helps!

[Khanna075]

Thank you. I really appreciate your help.

Yes, I have VMWare workstation already installed. I will download the image as per your instructions and load it. I will keep you posted.

[SutareMayur · Accepted solution]

Hi @Khanna075 Great, thanks for the update!

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[Khanna075]

Sure thanks!

By the way I have downloaded the images as per inputs. I will load it tonight and see how it goes. I will keep you updated.

[Khanna075]

I was able to spin up Palo Alto instance under VMware Workstation. I had challenges while getting access to it from local system, but eventually with the steps you had mentioned and by referring few youtube videos, I was able to get there. Thanks for the guidance. I have accepted your post as a solution.