XDR-Engineer Planning And Installation Practice Question
An organization has strict compliance requirements preventing direct internet access from any server. The administrator deploys a Broker VM to act as an agent proxy. How must the agent installation command be modified so that endpoints know to communicate through the Broker VM instead of directly reaching the cloud?
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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Include the PROXY_SERVER parameter with the IP address or FQDN of the Broker VM during the MSI installation command
When deploying agents in environments using a Broker VM for proxying, the installation command or transform must specify the Broker VM address parameter.
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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Modify the Windows routing table using route add to forward port 443 traffic to the Broker VM IP
Why it's wrong here
Modifying local routing tables is not a supported or scalable method for agent proxy configuration.
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Include the PROXY_SERVER parameter with the IP address or FQDN of the Broker VM during the MSI installation command
Why this is correct
The PROXY_SERVER (or equivalent agent installation parameter) directs agent traffic through the designated Broker VM.
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Configure a DHCP option 152 scope to distribute the Broker VM address automatically to all DHCP clients
Why it's wrong here
DHCP options are not utilized by Cortex XDR agents to locate proxies.
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Rename the agent executable file to match the Broker VM hostname before execution
Why it's wrong here
Renaming binaries invalidates digital signatures and installation integrity.
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