NGFW-Engineer PAN OS Networking Configuration Practice Question
Where do you configure the 'Heartbeat' interval for HA?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Device > High Availability > General
The heartbeat interval is configured in the HA > General > Election Settings or Heartbeat settings depending on the specific PAN-OS version and HA mode.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Device > Setup > Management
Why it's wrong here
This handles device management settings.
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Network > Virtual Routers
Why it's wrong here
VR does not handle HA timing.
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Device > High Availability > General
Why this is correct
General HA settings contain link/heartbeat parameters.
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Network > Interfaces > HA
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid menu path.
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