Manage Palo Alto Firewalls with Panorama and Implement High Availability from Pluralsight

Using Palo Alto Network’s firewalls is a great way to secure your network, however managing multiple NGFWs can be difficult. This course will teach you how to manage multiple firewalls from a single pane of glass and implement high-availability.

Using Palo Alto Networks’ firewalls is a great way to secure your network. However, without firewall redundancy, and managing multiple Next Generation Firewalls, it can be an administrative nightmare. In this course, Implement High Availability and Manage Firewalls Using Panorama, you’ll learn to configure high availability between firewalls and manage multiple firewalls from a single pane of glass. First, you’ll explore how high availability works and how to implement it on a Palo Alto NGFW. Next, you’ll discover the different ways that Panorama can manage multiple NGFWs. Finally, you’ll learn how to utilize Panorama to view traffic across the enterprise in one location, and identify threats and other issues in your network. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of managing multiple, redundant NGFWs, needed to secure your network from modern day attacks with ease.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Implement High Availability

Understand Palo Alto's Panorama, and Implement Templates and Template Stacks

Implement Panorama Device Groups

Explore How Panorama Interprets Traffic and Aids in Troubleshooting

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Explores how to implement high-availability and manage multiple firewalls, which is standard in the field of IT security and network management

Taught by Craig Stansbury, who is recognized for their work in network security

Develops skills in managing multiple, redundant NGFWs, which are core skills for network security engineers

Suitable for learners with experience in network security, firewall management, or NGFWs

May require learners to have access to Palo Alto Networks' firewalls and Panorama for hands-on practice

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Manage Palo Alto Firewalls with Panorama and Implement High Availability with these activities:

Review basic concepts of modern firewalls

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Reviewing the basic concepts and principles of firewalls and security will provide you with a foundation upon which to build your knowledge of deploying and maintaining firewalls.

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Read through course materials on firewall fundamentals
Review articles and blog posts online about firewalls
Take a short quiz or practice exam on firewall basics

Peer Mentoring

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Providing guidance and assistance to other learners through peer mentoring will enhance your own knowledge and solidify your understanding of the course material.

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Connect with other students interested in mentoring
Establish a regular mentoring schedule
Review the course material together and offer support

Review basic networking concepts

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Refreshing your understanding of basic networking concepts will help you better understand how NGFWs work and how to manage them effectively.

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Review online resources or textbooks on basic networking concepts.
Take practice quizzes or tests to assess your understanding.

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Explore Panorama's features and capabilities

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Going through tutorials and documentation will help you understand how to use Panorama effectively to manage multiple NGFWs.

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Go through the Panorama documentation and tutorials provided by Palo Alto Networks.
Set up a Panorama instance and connect it to multiple NGFWs.
Explore the different features and capabilities of Panorama, such as device management, template management, and threat analysis.

Join a study group or discussion forum on Palo Alto Networks

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Participating in a study group or discussion forum will allow you to connect with other learners and share knowledge and experiences related to Palo Alto Networks.

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Join a study group or discussion forum on Palo Alto Networks.
Introduce yourself and share your goals.
Participate in discussions and ask questions.
Share your knowledge and experiences.

Volunteer at a local IT organization or event

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Volunteering at an IT organization or event will allow you to apply your skills and knowledge in a practical setting and connect with other professionals in the field.

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Identify a local IT organization or event where you can volunteer.
Contact the organization and express your interest in volunteering.
Participate in the volunteer activities and contribute your skills.

Write a blog post or article on firewall best practices

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Writing about firewall best practices will reinforce your knowledge and help you to identify and understand the key principles of implementing effective firewalls.

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Research and gather information on firewall best practices
Organize your thoughts and ideas
Write a clear and concise blog post or article
Publish and share your content with others

Configure basic firewall rules

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Configuring and practicing firewall rules will allow you to understand the practical implementation and functioning of firewall rules.

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Set up a lab environment or use a virtual machine to practice
Create a few basic firewall rules and observe the effects
Test the firewall rules with different traffic scenarios

Practice implementing HA on Palo Alto NGFWs

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Implementing HA in a lab environment will strengthen your understanding of how HA works and how to troubleshoot it.

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Set up a lab environment with multiple Palo Alto NGFWs.
Configure HA between the firewalls.
Test the HA configuration by simulating a firewall failure.

Explore advanced firewall features

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Exploring advanced firewall features will equip you with a deeper understanding and knowledge of the capabilities and functions of advanced firewalls.

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Read through online documentation or watch video tutorials
Follow step-by-step instructions to implement advanced features
Experiment with different configurations and scenarios

Create a step-by-step guide on how to manage NGFWs with Panorama

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Creating a step-by-step guide will help you solidify your understanding of how to manage NGFWs with Panorama and provide a valuable resource for others.

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Gather all the necessary information on how to manage NGFWs with Panorama.
Organize the information into a logical and easy-to-follow format.
Write the step-by-step guide, ensuring that it is clear, concise, and comprehensive.
Review and edit the guide to ensure its accuracy and completeness.

Plan and implement a firewall deployment

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Planning and implementing a firewall deployment will provide you with hands-on experience and a practical understanding of the deployment process.

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Define the project scope and goals
Research different types of firewalls and vendors
Design and plan the firewall deployment
Implement the firewall solution
Test and evaluate the deployment

Contribute to open-source firewall projects

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Contributing to open-source firewall projects will not only benefit the community but also provide you with deep insights into the design and implementation of firewalls.

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Identify open-source firewall projects to contribute to
Review their documentation and codebase
Submit bug reports or feature requests
Work on development or documentation tasks

Career center

Learners who complete Manage Palo Alto Firewalls with Panorama and Implement High Availability will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Network Administrator

Network Administrators manage and maintain computer networks, including routers, switches, firewalls, and servers. This course may help build a foundational understanding of how to manage multiple firewalls, as well as how to configure high availability.

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Network Engineer

Network Engineers design, implement, and maintain computer networks, including routers, switches, firewalls, and servers. This course may help build a foundational understanding of how to manage multiple firewalls, as well as how to configure high availability.

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Firewall Engineer

Firewall Engineers design, implement, and maintain firewalls to protect an organization's computer networks and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course may help build a foundational understanding of how to manage multiple firewalls, as well as how to configure high availability.

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Cloud Network Engineer

Cloud Network Engineers design, implement, and maintain cloud-based networks. This course may help provide the foundation for understanding network security at the enterprise level.

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Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analysts design, implement, and maintain security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course may help build essential skills for securing your network using Palo Alto Network's products, a popular solution in the industry.

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Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineers design, implement, and maintain security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course may help provide the foundation for understanding network security at the enterprise level.

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Security Consultant

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Network Security Analyst

Network Security Analysts implement and manage security controls to protect computer networks and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course may help provide the foundational knowledge needed to implement Palo Alto Networks' firewalls in a scalable and reliable way.

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Penetration Tester

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Security Architect

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Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) are responsible for developing and implementing an organization's technology strategy. This course may help provide a foundational understanding of network security at the enterprise level.

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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

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Security Manager

Security Managers are responsible for planning, implementing, and managing security programs to protect an organization's assets, including computer networks and systems. This course may help provide the knowledge needed to secure your network using Palo Alto Network's products.

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Information Security Analyst

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IT Manager

IT Managers are responsible for planning, implementing, and managing information technology systems, including computer networks and systems. This course may help provide foundational knowledge of network security and firewall management.

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