You can now simplify image management and increase operational flexibility by using a single PA-VM image for virtualized security. This image operates as either a VM-Series firewall or a Prisma AIRS™ instance, depending on the license you apply. By consolidating these functions, you eliminate the need to track and store multiple image types across your deployments. Upon deployment, the system automatically determines the operational mode by validating your specific license. This allows you to standardize your automation scripts and orchestration templates around one file.

To further streamline the portfolio, the legacy AI Runtime Security (Instance) profile has been deprecated. You can edit the existing profiles. Profiles must now be selected from various Prisma AIRS profiles, VM-Series virtual firewalls and CN-Series firewalls.

Beginning with PAN-OS® 11.2.11 or PAN-OS 12.1.5, the Customer Support Portal (CSP) deprecates publishing any .aingfw images.