Section 1: First Steps and Basic Configuration

In this section, you’ll learn about the core technologies that make up the Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewall, and how to connect to a freshly booted firewall appliance or virtual machine. You’ll also learn how to apply the basic configuration for you to get up and running.

This section comprises the following chapters:

• Chapter 1, Understanding the Core Technologies
• Chapter 2, Setting Up a New Device