At the prompt, log in using the factory default credentials: admin Password: admin

Before proceeding with the deployment of the Pa-vm-esx-10.1.0.ova file on ESXi, ensure that you have the following prerequisites in place:

Review the summary of configured options, then click Finish to start the OVA deployment process. The deployment duration depends on network bandwidth and host performance; under optimal conditions, deployment completes within minutes.

Before importing the template file into an ESXi host, allocate sufficient hypervisor capacity. Palo Alto Networks leverages strict CPU and RAM structures. Meeting these baselines ensures the dedicated control plane and data plane execute smoothly.