XDR-Engineer Planning And Installation Practice Question
An organization is deploying the Cortex XDR Broker VM on-premises to support log ingestion and agent proxying. Which THREE network and system prerequisites must be verified before deployment? (Choose three)
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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Static IP addressing or reserved DHCP lease for the Broker VM.
Deploying a Broker VM requires provisioning adequate virtual hardware resources, ensuring outbound connectivity to the cloud, and configuring proper network reachability for log sources.
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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Direct root SSH access enabled by default from external public IP addresses.
Why it's wrong here
Enabling default direct root SSH from external IPs is a severe security risk and not a prerequisite.
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Local installation of a full Microsoft SQL Server database instance on the VM.
Why it's wrong here
The Broker VM runs on a dedicated hardened Linux-based virtual appliance image and does not require an external SQL license.
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Static IP addressing or reserved DHCP lease for the Broker VM.
Why this is correct
A stable IP address is required so agents and log forwarders can reliably communicate with the Broker VM.
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Sufficient CPU and memory allocation based on expected log ingestion and proxy load.
Why this is correct
Broker VMs have specific sizing guidelines for CPU and RAM depending on the throughput requirements.
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Outbound HTTPS (port 443) connectivity from the Broker VM to the Cortex XDR tenant.
Why this is correct
The Broker VM must communicate outbound to the cloud management and data ingestion endpoints.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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