1. vNGFW deployed on VMware supports both online and offline platform authorization, but does not support multi-cloud platform authorization.

2. vNGFW deployed on VMware is licensed based on the number of CPU cores. Initially, unlicensed VMs can only boot with 2 cores /4G RAM configuration.

After booting, apply for and import the license based on the device information file. For example, if you apply for an 8 cores license, you need to shut down the VM, modify the configuration to 8 cores /16G RAM, and then boot it up.

After authorization, you can modify the hardware configuration to a lower value than 8 cores, but not to a higher value; otherwise, the vNGFW will automatically shut down after booting.

3. CPU licensing supports four specifications: 2 cores, 4 cores, 8 cores, and 16 cores. The CPU to memory ratio must be 1:2, meaning your memory should be twice the number of CPU cores.

4. The OVA image supports ESXI 6.5, ESXI 6.7, and ESXI 7.0.