Open a web browser and navigate to https:// . 5. Security Hardening

If you encounter issues during installation, refer to the Expedition Documentation Page for FAQs, Troubleshooting, and API guides. Conclusion

A typical migration project using Expedition follows these steps:

Before the installation can begin, the user must obtain the necessary installation files. Unlike standard software that might be found on a public storefront, the Expedition OVA template is hosted on the Palo Alto Networks Support Portal. Consequently, the first step requires valid credentials and an active support license. Once logged into the support portal, the user navigates to the "Software Updates" section. Here, it is crucial to select the correct version of Expedition; typically, the "Current" release is recommended over "Previous" versions to ensure the latest security patches and feature sets are included. The user must also verify that their virtualization platform—most commonly VMware ESXi or VMware Workstation—is supported by the specific OVA version being downloaded.

Choose "Local file" and select the downloaded Expedition OVA file.

The (formerly known as the Migration Tool) is a powerful open‑source tool designed to help network administrators and security professionals accelerate firewall migrations from various third‑party vendors to Palo Alto Networks next‑generation firewalls (NGFWs). Historically, Palo Alto offered the tool as a pre‑packaged Open Virtual Appliance (OVA) file that could be deployed directly into VMware environments. However, the product landscape has evolved significantly, and the official OVA download is no longer available.

Once you have downloaded the .ova file, follow these steps to install it on VMware ESXi: Step 1: Open OVF Template Log in to your .

Even if you installed from a script, keep the tool current:

(Replace interface name ens160 , IP addresses, gateway, and DNS servers with your actual network environment parameters).

Navigate to the extracted directory and run the installer:

sudo ./initSetup.sh

Download the ISO from the official Ubuntu site.

Expedition uses Apache and PHP. By default, PHP allows file uploads of . If you plan to upload large configuration files (e.g., from large firewalls), increase this limit: