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    Software and Feature Prerequisites

    Learn about the software and feature dependencies for Prisma Access 6.0.
    Where Can I Use This?What Do I Need?
    • Prisma Access (Managed by Strata Cloud Manager)
    • Prisma Access (Managed by Panorama)
    This section provides you with the recommended software versions for Prisma Access 6.0, along with the minimum dataplane requirements for the new features.

    Recommended Software Versions for Prisma Access 6.0.1 Preferred and Innovation

    Prisma Access 6.0.1 Preferred and Innovation run a PAN-OS 11.2.6 dataplane. Prisma Access (Managed by Panorama) release 6.0.1 requires a minimum Cloud Services plugin version of 6.0.0-h9.
    For Prisma Access 6.0.1 features, Palo Alto Networks recommends that you upgrade your Prisma Access to the following versions before installing the plugin.
    Prisma Access VersionCloud Services Plugin VersionRequired Dataplane Version for 6.0.1Recommended GlobalProtect VersionRecommended Panorama Version
    6.0.1Minimum version of 6.0.0-h9 6.0.1 Preferred and Innovation: PAN-OS 11.2.6
    6.0.1.7+
    6.1.3+
    6.2.1+
    Minimum required versions for IPv6 Support for Public Apps for IP Optimization:
    • 6.2.6 client version for Windows and macOS
    • 6.2.7 for Linux
    • 6.1.7 for Android and IOS
    10.2.10+
    11.0.1+
    11.1.0
    11.2.6
    12.1.2
    Before you upgrade your Panorama to 12.1.2, upgrade your Cloud Services plugin to 6.0.0-h22; then, upgrade your Panorama. Be sure to follow the upgrade path when upgrading your plugin.

    Infrastructure, Plugin, and Dataplane Dependencies for Prisma Access 6.0.1 Preferred and Innovation Features

    Prisma Access6.0.1 features require one of more of the following components to function:
    • Infrastructure Upgrade—The infrastructure includes the underlying service backend, orchestration, and monitoring infrastructure. Prisma Access upgrades the infrastructure before the general availability (GA) date of a Prisma Access release.
      Features that require only an infrastructure upgrade to be unlocked take effect for all Prisma Access deployments, regardless of version, at the time of the infrastructure upgrade.
    • Plugin Upgrade (Prisma Access Panorama Managed Deployments Only)— Prisma Access (Managed by Panorama) release 6.0.1 requires a minimum Cloud Services plugin version of 6.0.0-h9.
    • Dataplane Upgrade—The dataplane enables traffic inspection and security policy enforcement on your network and user traffic.
      • For Prisma Access (Managed by Strata Cloud Manager), view your Prisma Access version and release type by going to ManageConfigurationNGFW and Prisma AccessOverviewPrisma Access Version.'
      • For Prisma Access (Managed by Panorama) deployments, view your dataplane version by going to PanoramaCloud ServicesConfigurationService Setup and viewing the Prisma Access Version.
    These features are activated with the infrastructure upgrade only for Prisma Access 6.0.1:
    • Mexico Central Compute Region Support
    These features require an infrastructure and plugin upgrade but don't require a dataplane upgrade; however, a minimum dataplane version of 10.2.10 is required for these features:
    • None
    These features require an infrastructure, plugin, and dataplane upgrade to PAN-OS 11.2.6, making them Prisma Access 6.0.1 Innovation features:
    • None

    Infrastructure, Plugin, and Dataplane Dependencies for Prisma Access 6.0 Preferred and Innovation Features

    Prisma Access6.0 features require one of more of the following components to function:
    • Infrastructure Upgrade—The infrastructure includes the underlying service backend, orchestration, and monitoring infrastructure. Prisma Access upgrades the infrastructure before the general availability (GA) date of a Prisma Access release.
      Features that require only an infrastructure upgrade to be unlocked take effect for all Prisma Access deployments, regardless of version, at the time of the infrastructure upgrade.
    • Plugin Upgrade (Prisma Access Panorama Managed Deployments Only)—Installing the plugin activates the features that are available with that release. You download and install the plugin on the Panorama that manages Prisma Access.
      Prisma Access (Managed by Panorama) release 6.0 uses the Cloud Services Plugin 6.0.
    • Dataplane Upgrade—The dataplane enables traffic inspection and security policy enforcement on your network and user traffic.
      • For Prisma Access (Managed by Strata Cloud Manager), go to ManageConfigurationNGFW and Prisma AccessOverviewPrisma Access Version.'
      • For Prisma Access (Managed by Panorama) deployments, you can view your dataplane version by going to PanoramaCloud ServicesConfigurationService Setup and viewing the Prisma Access Version. Prisma Access Preferred and Innovation run PAN-OS 11.2.6.
    A dataplane upgrade to 6.0 Innovation is optional, and is only required if you want to take advantage of the features that require a dataplane upgrade.
    These features are activated with the infrastructure upgrade only for Prisma Access 6.0:
    • Advanced ZTNA Connector
    • Extend Prisma Access User Group Policy Support with Short Form Format
    • Mexico Central Compute Region Support
    • Remote Network Site-Based Licensing and Simplified Onboarding
    • Simplified Onboarding Workflow
    These features require an infrastructure and plugin upgrade but don't require a dataplane upgrade; however, a minimum datapane version of 10.2.4 is required for these features:
    • BGP Filtering and Route Metric Support for Prisma Access
    These features require an infrastructure, plugin, and dataplane upgrade to PAN-OS 11.2.6, making them Prisma Access 6.0 Preferred and Innovation features:
    • Colo-Connect Inter-Region
    • RFC6598, iOS, and Android Support for Static IP Address Allocation
    • WildFire Hold Mode Support (11.2.4 or later dataplane required)

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