How to install pfSense from ISO on AceCloud?

This guide explains how to install pfSense firewall using an ISO image on the AceCloud infrastructure.

Step 1: Download the pfSense ISO Image.

• Visit the official pfSense download page.

• Select the Installer: CD Image (ISO)

• Click Download, and once completed, extract the compressed file (if zipped) to get the raw .iso image.

Step 2: Upload the ISO to Ace Cloud

1. Log in to the AceCloud portal.

2. Navigate to the Storage and choose Images.

1. Click Create Image and provide:

• Name: pfSense ISO

• Format: ISO

• Upload File: Select the downloaded pfSense .iso file

Click Create Image to upload and register the ISO image.

Step 3: Launch an Instance for pfSense Installation

1. Navigate to Compute, then choose Instances.

1. Click Create Instance and configure:

• Name: pfSense-Installer

• Source: Choose Image and from custom Images, use the uploaded pfSense ISO image

• Flavor: Choose a flavor with at least:

  • 1 vCPU

  • 1 GB RAM

• Volumes:

  • Add a new blank volume (≥ 50 GB) for installation

  • Set it as the bootable disk (if the option is present)

• Networks: Attach two interfaces:

  • WAN: Public Network

  • LAN: Private VPC or internal network

1. Launch the instance.