Note: You will be forced to change the password upon first login.
The Pa-vm-esx-10.1.0.ova file is a virtual appliance package specifically designed for VMware ESXi environments. It contains the Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall (VM-Series) running PAN-OS version 10.1.0. Pa-vm-esx-10.1.0.ova
This article outlines what this file is, its key requirements, and a step-by-step guide to deploying it within your virtual environment. Note: You will be forced to change the
To prevent ESXi memory ballooning or swapping, set Memory Reservation equal to the VM’s configured RAM (e.g., 4GB for VM-100). Right-click VM → Edit Settings → Memory → Reserve all guest memory. Without a license, the firewall will not pass
Once the VM is powered on, it requires initial setup via the Console.
Navigate to Device > Licenses.
Without a license, the firewall will not pass traffic after the trial ends.