XSIAM-Engineer Integration And Automation Practice Question
Which protocol is natively supported by the Broker VM Syslog collector for receiving log streams from network devices?
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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Syslog over TCP and UDP
Broker VM Syslog collectors support standard syslog streaming over both TCP and UDP protocols.
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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Syslog over TCP and UDP
Why this is correct
Correct. The Broker VM Syslog collector natively listens on configurable TCP and UDP ports.
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Netflow v9 and IPFIX only
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Netflow is not a standard syslog collection protocol.
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SNMP Trap v2c and v3
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. SNMP traps require specific SNMP collector modules, not standard syslog collectors.
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WMI and RPC protocols
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. WMI is used for Windows event log collection, not syslog.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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