NGFW-Engineer Integration And Automation Practice Question
To ensure high availability for an automated script, which Panorama component should the script target?
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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Panorama Management Server
Targeting the Panorama M-series or virtual appliance ensures the script manages the entire policy set for all managed firewalls.
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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Log Collector
Why it's wrong here
The Log Collector is for logging data, not configuration management.
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Active/Passive Peer
Why it's wrong here
Scripts should target the management address, not just one node of an HA pair.
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Individual Firewall Management Plane
Why it's wrong here
This would require managing each firewall individually, which is not efficient for automation.
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Panorama Management Server
Why this is correct
Panorama provides a centralized API for all managed devices.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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