XSOAR-Engineer Planning Installation And Maintenance Practice Question
Which TWO configuration steps are required when setting up a Cortex XSOAR Engine to communicate with the primary server through a load balancer? (Choose two)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Generate and configure the engine communication key on the Cortex XSOAR server and apply it to the engine.
When setting up engines behind a load balancer, administrators must configure the engine's server URL to point to the load balancer's VIP and ensure mutual TLS or proper shared secret token authentication is established between the engine and server.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Generate and configure the engine communication key on the Cortex XSOAR server and apply it to the engine.
Why this is correct
An engine token generated on the main server must be configured on the engine for secure pairing.
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Configure the engine to run with root privileges to bypass load balancer port restrictions.
Why it's wrong here
Running engines as root is a security risk and unnecessary for load balancer connectivity.
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Configure the engine's configuration file (conf.json) with the primary server or load balancer URL and authentication key.
Why this is correct
The engine conf.json must reference the correct endpoint URL and use the proper engine token for authentication.
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Install a dedicated PostgreSQL database instance locally on the engine host.
Why it's wrong here
Engines do not run local databases; they rely on the central server database.
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Open inbound port 22 on the load balancer for engine heartbeat monitoring.
Why it's wrong here
Engines use HTTPS (port 443) for communication, not SSH (port 22).
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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