The pa-vm-kvm-10.1.0.qcow2 image appears to be a pre-built virtual machine image for KVM. Here are some key features:
In essence, this file is a pre-installed bootable disk for a Palo Alto Networks VM-Series firewall, specifically built to run under QEMU/KVM with PAN-OS 10.1.0. pa-vm-kvm-10.1.0.qcow2
Unlike ESXi with paravirtual drivers, KVM requires tuning for network heavy workloads: The pa-vm-kvm-10
: Be patient. The firewall takes several minutes to fully initialize. You may initially see a PA-HDF login: prompt; ignore this and wait for the PA-VM login: prompt. Default Credentials : The default login is admin / admin . 4. Initial Management Configuration pa-vm-kvm-10.1.0.qcow2