XSIAM-Engineer XSIAM Platform Architecture And Deployment Practice Question
An administrator needs to install Cortex XDR agents across a fleet of Windows endpoints using an Active Directory Group Policy Object (GPO). Which installation parameter is strictly required during the MSI execution to ensure the agent correctly pairs with the appropriate Cortex XSIAM tenant?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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HANDLER_SERVER=<tenant_address> TC_CUSTOM_ID=<installation_token>
When deploying agents via scripts, GPO, or enterprise tools, the installation parameters must include the server address and the unique installation token (CustomerID).
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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CORIFY=1 TOKEN=<Installation_Token>
Why it's wrong here
CORIFY is not a standard parameter name.
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INSTALLDIR="C:\Program Files\Cortex" SERVER=tenant.xdr.local
Why it's wrong here
Server parameter alone is insufficient without tenant authentication tokens.
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HANDLER_SERVER=<tenant_address> TC_CUSTOM_ID=<installation_token>
Why this is correct
Using the correct installer properties ensures the agent registers to the correct tenant.
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/q /norestart WINDOWS_USERNAME=admin
Why it's wrong here
Username is not a valid parameter for agent installation.
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