Cisco ASA software is proprietary and requires a valid support contract. This guide is for . You must legally obtain the .iso or .qcow2 image from Cisco (e.g., via Cisco.com with a valid service contract) or use an authorized Cisco VIRL/CML (Cisco Modeling Labs) license. Unauthorized distribution or use of Cisco images is illegal.
Deploying the Cisco ASA Virtual (ASAv) on VMware Workstation allows you to run a powerful enterprise firewall for lab or development purposes. Because the ASAv is primarily designed for ESXi servers, installing it on the desktop version of VMware requires using an or a pre-built virtual disk image . 1. Prerequisites Before starting, ensure you have the following: Software : VMware Workstation Pro or Player . cisco asa firewall image for vmware workstation