Great features and performance for a relatively small cost.
May 22, 2025

Great features and performance for a relatively small cost.

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Software Version

VM-200 Series

Overall Satisfaction with Palo Alto Networks Virtualized Next-Generation Firewalls - VM Series

We use these firewalls in our production systems networks (Operational Technology) to manage the various security zones and traffic between them. This is part of our production-critical network and a critical component of our security infrastructure.

Pros

  • Manage Zones & VLANS.
  • Define and manage traffic rules.
  • Enforce and monitor traffic flows.

Cons

  • Major Version Upgrades.
  • Managing Large amounts of rules.
  • Debugging rules.
  • Reliability
  • Cost Effective.
  • Longevity & ongoing support - not tied to hardware.
It is very easy to use, even for those with little experience in this particular firewall. Some of the advanced content filtering and content-based policies are difficult to pick up; however, almost all required decoders are built in. Built-in logging and rule testing make rule definition easy, and labels/tags allow filtering, grouping, and categorisation of rules. Updates are easy, and high availability is also reliable.
The virtualised option is good for many use cases where our physical alternative doesn't fit well. It allows upgrades without hardware end-of-life, and the subscription model makes managing costs much like most software now. Some features are lacking, though. For example, NTP and other standard network services provided by most routers are not present on the Palo Alto.

Do you think Palo Alto Networks Virtualized Next-Generation Firewalls - VM Series delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Palo Alto Networks Virtualized Next-Generation Firewalls - VM Series's feature set?

Yes

Did Palo Alto Networks Virtualized Next-Generation Firewalls - VM Series live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Palo Alto Networks Virtualized Next-Generation Firewalls - VM Series go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Palo Alto Networks Virtualized Next-Generation Firewalls - VM Series again?

Yes

Palo Alto Networks Virtualized Next-Generation Firewalls - VM Series Feature Ratings

Firewall
8.4
Identification Technologies
8
Visualization Tools
7
Content Inspection
8
Policy-based Controls
9
Active Directory and LDAP
8
Firewall Management Console
9
Reporting and Logging
9
VPN
Not Rated
High Availability
9
Stateful Inspection
9

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