Palo Alto provides different file extensions depending on where you plan to run the firewall: : For VMware ESXi or Workstation environments. .qcow2 : For KVM, GNS3, or EVE-NG setups. .vhdx : For Microsoft Hyper-V deployments. .xva : For Citrix Hypervisor (XenServer).

At least 3 vNICs (Management, Untrust, and Trust).

Palo Alto often provides 30-day evaluation licenses through sales representatives or authorized partners.

Palo Alto Networks does not provide public "direct download" links for VM images to unauthenticated users. You must have an active support account. Navigate to the Palo Alto Customer Support Portal (CSP). Log in with your corporate credentials.

Choose the specific hypervisor format you need (e.g., VMware, KVM, Hyper-V, or AWS/Azure base images). 3. Choose the Correct Image Format