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Mastering Palo Alto Networks

You're reading from Mastering Palo Alto Networks Build, configure, and deploy network solutions for your infrastructure using features of PAN-OS

Product type Paperback

Published in Jun 2022

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781803241418

Length 636 pages

Edition 2nd Edition

Tools

Palo Alto Networks

Concepts

Networking

Author (1):

Tom Piens Aka 'Reaper'

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Table of Contents (18) Chapters

Preface

1. Understanding the Core Technologies

2. Setting Up a New Device FREE CHAPTER

3. Building Strong Policies

4. Taking Control of Sessions

5. Services and Operational Modes

6. Identifying Users and Controlling Access

7. Managing Firewalls through Panorama

8. Upgrading Firewalls and Panorama

9. Logging and Reporting

10. Virtual Private Networks

11. Advanced Protection

12. Troubleshooting Common Session Issues

13. A Deep Dive into Troubleshooting

14. Cloud-Based Firewall Deployment

15. Supporting Tools

16. Other Books You May Enjoy

17. Index

Upgrading Firewalls and Panorama

Just like any other operating system, bugs are sometimes found in PAN-OS, which could cause all kinds of issues. These bugs need to be fixed, and so update packages, called maintenance releases, that customers can install to improve the resilience and stability of their systems are made available. New features are also introduced through new major releases of the operating system.

In this chapter, we will learn how to upgrade firewalls, Panorama, and High Availability (HA) pairs. We will review what steps need to be taken to prepare for an upgrade and how to ensure continuity throughout the upgrade process, as well as any limitations that may apply, any issues that may arise, and the steps that need to be taken to upgrade.

In this chapter, we’re going to cover the following main topics:

Documenting the key aspects
Preparing for the upgrade
The upgrade process for standalone and HA firewalls, Panorama, and log collectors...

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Authors (2)

Tom Piens aka Piens aka 'reaper'

Tom Piens aka Piens aka 'reaper'

Tom Piens is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with a distinguished career closely tied to Palo Alto Networks. With over two decades of experience in the field, Tom has played a pivotal role in shaping the digital defense landscape. His journey began as the first international (outside of the continental US) support engineer at Palo Alto Networks, where he rapidly ascended the ranks due to his remarkable aptitude for innovative solutions. Beyond his technical prowess, Tom's passion for knowledge transfer has made him a sought-after mentor. He's been instrumental in cultivating a dynamic learning environment within the Palo Alto Networks LIVE community, fostering a culture of continuous growth and excellence. His innate ability to simplify complex concepts has empowered his colleagues to stay at the forefront of cybersecurity trends.

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Tom Piens Aka 'Reaper'

Tom Piens Aka 'Reaper'

Tom Piens is a freelance security consultant with nearly 25 years of experience in network security, specializing in Palo Alto Networks' Strata and Prisma Access products. As the author of multiple technical books, including Mastering Palo Alto Networks, he is passionate about sharing knowledge and helping professionals enhance their skills in firewall configuration and network security. Through a hands-on approach, Tom has helped countless individuals and organizations optimize their security infrastructures.

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