Emilie Meyer
Palo Alto Networks VM-Series Firewall is a virtual device that can be used to secure your network. It offers a 30-day trial to explore its basic interface and route configurations in ESXi. When creating a VM-Series Firewall VNF, you have the option to connect the VNF management interface to a private virtual connection, allowing the deployment of management applications such as Panorama. This guide will explore the steps to activate interfaces for the VM-Series firewall, including IP address assignment, interface creation, and configuration options, to ensure seamless integration with your virtual environment.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Firewall | Palo Alto Networks VM-Series Firewall |
| Connectivity Options | With Equinix Public IP Address, Without Equinix Public IP Address |
| Management Interface Setup | Panorama application in a private network, Internet connection |
| WAN/SSH Interface | Provides Internet access |
| Additional Services | Add Users, RSA Public Keys, Diverse Compute, Access Control List Templates |
| Virtual Networking | Align vSphere port groups with configured interface |
| Interface Configuration | Create IP address object to assign to VM series virtual machine interface |
| Interface Type | Layer3 for gateway address |
| IP Address | Assign IPv4 or IPv6 |
| Virtual Router | Default |
| Security Zone | Create a new zone and select associated interface |
| Panorama VM | Add additional interfaces in ESXI |
| VM-Series Firewalls | Can detect and use hypervisor-assigned MAC addresses in PAN-OS 7.0 and later |
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What You'll Learn
Create a Palo Alto Networks VM-Series Firewall VNF
To create a Palo Alto Networks VM-Series Firewall VNF, you must first sign in to the Equinix Customer Portal and navigate to Network Edge. From the menu, select "Create Virtual Device". Next, click "Select and Continue" on the Palo Alto Networks VM-Series Firewall card to initiate the device creation process.
You will then need to select a deployment type. There are three options available for the VM-Series Firewall: Cluster, Single Device, and Diverse Compute from an Existing Single Device. If you select "Cluster", you will be creating a clustered device with two devices that must have matching licenses. You will need to enter a cluster name, as well as a primary host name prefix for the VNF.
If you choose "Single Device", you will be brought to the Device Resources section, where you will select the virtual machine resource type, software package, and software version. You will also need to enter a device name and host name prefix for the VNF.
The "Diverse Compute from an Existing Single Device" option is for those who already have a single device and want the new device to exist in a different plane. After selecting this option, you will need to click "Select Diverse From" and then choose the existing device.
The next step is to configure the Connectivity Type. You can choose to include a virtual interface with a Public IP address from Equinix or not. If you select "Without Equinix Public IP Address", you will be responsible for configuring the license registration, overlay network configuration, and clustering (if desired). You will need to manually add the license to the device using the license key from the Palo Alto Networks Customer Support Portal.
Finally, you can add additional services and users as needed. Some options include adding RSA Public Keys, Access Control List Templates, and email addresses for device status notifications.
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Configure a new interface
To configure a new interface on the Palo Alto VM series firewall, you must first create the IP address object that will be used to assign an IP address to the VM series virtual machine interface. To do this, navigate to Objects > Addresses > Add. Here, you can select the Interface Type as Layer 3 if you want to assign a gateway address for a specific virtual network. Once you've selected Layer 3, you can assign either IPv4 or IPv6 information.
After assigning the IP address, click your interface for configuration again and select the Virtual Router default. Then, click the Security Zone drop-down menu and select New Zone. Name the zone and select the interface to associate with the new security zone.
It's important to ensure that your vSphere port groups align with the interface you've configured. You can have one virtual network adapter per port group, or you can allow multiple VM tags on a port group and have subinterfaces on the VM series firewall. Make sure that your interfaces and any subinterfaces align with the correct virtual network adapter.
Additionally, the special management interface for the VM series firewall will be the first virtual network adapter configured. Keep in mind that VM series interfaces can have up to 8 interfaces (1 management interface and 7 data interfaces). If you require more interfaces, you can create subinterfaces and tag VLANs.
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Assign an IP address object to the interface
To assign an IP address object to the interface of the Palo Alto VM series, you must first create the IP address object. This is done by navigating to Objects > Addresses > Add. Once you have created the IP address object, you can then assign it to the interface.
Before configuring a new interface, you must first select the Interface Type as Layer 3. This is because you want to assign a gateway address to a specific virtual network. After selecting Layer 3, you will have the option to assign either IPv4 or IPv6 information. Click 'OK' to close the dialog box.
Now, click on the interface for configuration again and select 'Virtual Router default'. Following this, click on the 'Security Zone' dropdown menu and select 'New Zone'. Name the zone and then select the interface to associate with the new security zone.
It is important to note that you must assign the IP to the interface before setting the virtual router and security zone. There is a quirk that won't let you assign the interface to the security zone before attaching an IP to an interface. Additionally, ensure that your physical switches are configured for trunking on the uplinks.
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Configure the management interface
Configuring the management interface of the Palo Alto VM Series firewall involves several steps. Firstly, it is important to ensure that you have the correct licenses. The VM-Series Firewall device requires an Auth Code (an 8 or 9-digit alphanumeric code) and a Bring Your Own License (BYOL) option. You can obtain these licenses from the vendor device reseller.
Next, you need to create a new IP address object to assign an IP address to the VM series management interface. To do this, navigate to Objects > Addresses > Add in the Palo Alto VM series interface configuration. Once you have created the IP address object, you can select the Interface Type as Layer 3, which will allow you to assign either an IPv4 or IPv6 address.
After assigning the IP address, you can configure additional settings such as the virtual router and security zone. Click on the interface for configuration again, select the Virtual Router default, and then select the Security Zone dropdown to create a new zone. Name the zone and select the interface associated with it.
Additionally, you may need to configure the management interface's MAC address. For VM-Series firewalls running PAN-OS 7.0 and later, the firewall can detect and use the MAC address assigned by the hypervisor. However, if you are using an earlier version, you will need to either enable promiscuous mode on the vSwitch port group or manually configure the hypervisor to use the firewall's MAC address.
It is also important to align your vSphere port groups with the configured interface. You can have one virtual network adapter per port group, or you can allow multiple VM tags on a port group to have subinterfaces on the VM series firewall. Ensure that your physical switches are configured for trunking on the uplinks.
Finally, if you are using Panorama, you can add additional interfaces by right-clicking on the VM Panorama guest, selecting 'Edit Settings', and adding a new network device with the appropriate port group.
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Add additional interfaces to Panorama VM in ESXI
To add additional interfaces to Panorama VM in ESXI, the following steps can be taken:
First, check the system mode of the Panorama VM. This can be done by accessing the 'General Information' widget on the Dashboard via the WebUI. Alternatively, right-click on the VM Panorama guest and select 'Edit Settings'.
Next, add a new network device in the settings window and select the appropriate port group. Once this is done, click 'OK' and wait for the vCenter to report that the reconfiguration of the virtual machine is complete.
Afterward, reboot the Panorama device. This can be done at this stage or at the end of the procedure. It is important to note that Panorama needs to be configured as a local Log Collector.
Now, configure the required settings for ethernet1/1. This can be done by navigating to WebUI: Panorama >> Setup >> Interfaces. When choosing an IP address, ensure it is not already in use.
Additionally, consider the virtual router and security zone. Before setting these up, assign the IP to the interface, as there is a quirk that won't allow assigning the interface to the security zone before attaching an IP. Once the Interface Type is selected as Layer3, assign the IPv4 or IPv6 information.
Furthermore, ensure that your vSphere port groups align with the interface configured in the Panorama VM series. If you are allowing multiple VM tags on a port group, you can also have subinterfaces on the VM series firewall and tag subinterface traffic.
By following these steps, you can successfully add additional interfaces to Panorama VM in ESXI.
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Frequently asked questions
Sign in to the Equinix Customer Portal, navigate to Network Edge, select Create Virtual Device, and click on the Palo Alto Networks VM-Series Firewall card. You will need a license from the vendor device reseller.
Before configuring a new interface, create an IP address object to assign an IP address to the VM series virtual machine interface. Navigate to Objects > Addresses > Add. Select the Interface Type as Layer3, then assign the IPv4 or IPv6 information.
Right-click on the VM Panorama guest and select 'Edit Settings'. In the settings window, add a new network device and select the appropriate port group. Reboot the Panorama device.
You will want to align your vSphere port groups to match the interface you have configured in the Palo Alto VM series. If you are allowing multiple VM tags on a port group, you can also have subinterfaces on the VM series firewall and tag subinterface traffic.
