SD-WAN-Engineer Deployment And Configuration Practice Question
Which TWO components are essential for maintaining the SD-WAN control plane?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Controller
The control plane relies on the Controller and the secure communication between the Controller and the ION devices.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Controller
Why this is correct
The heart of the control plane.
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Physical cable length
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant.
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Local switch ports
Why it's wrong here
Infrastructure, not control plane.
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CloudBlades API key
Why it's wrong here
Used for integrations, not the control plane.
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Secure communication channel (e.g., TLS)
Why this is correct
Ensures control data is protected.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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