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You also need the VM-Series License File (authcodes) . This is typically sent to you via email when you purchase the product. Without importing that .lic file into the firewall, your download is useless after 15 days.
In the "Filter By" dropdown menu, select VM-Series .
Note: PAN-OS 11.x versions generally require higher baseline RAM configurations compared to legacy 10.x versions. Deploying the Image: Next Steps palo alto download vm image
| VM-Series Model | vCPUs | Minimum Memory (RAM) | Hard Drive Space | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | VM-50 | 2 | 5.5 GB | 32 GB (60 GB at boot) | | VM-100 | 2 | 6.5 GB | 60 GB | | VM-300 | 2 or 4 | 9 GB | 60 GB | | VM-500 | 2, 4, or 8 | 16 GB | 60 GB | | VM-700 | 2, 4, 8, or 16 | 56 GB | 60 GB |
Kernel-based Virtual Machine environments utilize the QEMU Copy-On-Write 2 format. Download the PA-VM-KVM- .qcow2 file for native block storage allocation. Microsoft Hyper-V File Extension: .vhd or .vhdx You also need the VM-Series License File (authcodes)
If you found a website offering a direct .ova or .vmdk download link for Palo Alto without a login,
Always compare the SHA256 checksum of your downloaded file against the checksum listed on the Palo Alto Support Portal to ensure file integrity. In the "Filter By" dropdown menu, select VM-Series
A common point of confusion when downloading Palo Alto images is the distinction between a "Base Image" and a "Maintenance Release."
If you do not have a license, you can obtain images through a trial: How to Download Palo Alto Networks VM-Series Images 12 Jan 2022 —
You must have an active account at the Palo Alto Networks Customer Support Portal (paloaltonetworks.com).
On AWS, the VM-Series is available as an through the AWS Marketplace. You can search for "Palo Alto Networks VM-Series" to find the appropriate AMI. You will have the option to choose between a Bring Your Own License (BYOL) model and a Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) model.