Deploying and Updating Palo Alto Panorama 10.0.4 on KVM (qcow2)

CPU: 4 to 16 vCPUs (depending on the number of managed devices). Memory: 16 GB to 32 GB RAM minimum. System Disk: 81 GB (default image size).

Initial Access: The default credentials for a fresh deployment are admin / admin. You will be prompted to change these upon the first login via the serial console or web interface. Performance & Maintenance

  • Define VM (example with virt-install):
    virt-install --name panoramakvm1004 \
      --vcpus 2 --ram 4096 \
      --disk path=/var/lib/libvirt/images/panoramakvm1004.qcow2,format=qcow2 \
      --import --network bridge=br0,model=virtio \
      --graphics vnc
    
  • Boot and complete first-boot configuration (set admin password, network, licensing).
  • Enable automatic updates if supported; import necessary host keys/certificates.
  • Updated image details (assumed defaults)