Cloud-Security-Engineer Prisma Cloud Architecture And Components Practice Question
An enterprise is deploying Prisma Cloud Compute across a hybrid environment consisting of AWS EC2 instances, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and on-premises Linux servers. Which TWO deployment methods are supported for installing Prisma Cloud Defenders in this architecture?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Kubernetes DaemonSet deployment for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
Prisma Cloud Compute supports various Defender types tailored to the host environment. For Kubernetes clusters like AKS, a DaemonSet is used. For standalone hosts like EC2 or on-premises Linux servers, an install script (Container or Host Defender) is executed.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Kubernetes DaemonSet deployment for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
Why this is correct
Correct. Kubernetes clusters utilize a DaemonSet to deploy Defenders across cluster nodes.
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Host Defender installation script for AWS EC2 instances and on-premises Linux servers.
Why this is correct
Correct. Standalone virtual machines and bare-metal servers use the Host Defender install script.
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Native AWS Systems Manager (SSM) agent extension for Prisma Cloud Console hosting.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Prisma Cloud does not manage Defenders via native SSM extensions.
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Direct hypervisor integration via VMware ESXi VIB packages.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Prisma Cloud does not install VIB packages directly onto ESXi hypervisors.
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Azure Policy built-in extensions for Defender deployment.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Prisma Cloud Defenders are deployed using Prisma-provided scripts or manifests, not Azure built-in policy extensions.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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