In PAN-OS 10.2, VM-Series deployments are no longer dependent on VM models. What is the deployment of VM-Series firewalls now based on?

In PAN-OS 10.2, the deployment of VM-Series firewalls is now based on the number of virtual CPUs (vCPUs) required to meet capacity requirements. This shift reflects a more flexible and scalable approach to deploying virtual firewalls in cloud environments. By focusing on the number of vCPUs, organizations can more accurately match the computational resources to their specific performance and throughput needs.

This model allows administrators to deploy VM-Series firewalls that are tailored to the unique workload demands of their network without being constrained by predefined VM models. As workloads can vary significantly, this change provides greater adaptability, enabling businesses to effectively scale their security infrastructure based on real-time requirements rather than fixed specifications.

Other choices, while relevant to overall performance and resource allocation, do not directly capture the primary basis for VM-Series deployments in PAN-OS 10.2. Memory and session counts play roles in determining the firewall's performance and configuring it appropriately, but the emphasis has shifted towards the vCPUs for deployment decisions, making it a more critical factor in this context.