PCNSA Device Management and Services Practice Question
A company is deploying a PA-220 firewall in a branch office. The firewall will be managed by Panorama. Which THREE of the following are required to establish a successful connection between the firewall and Panorama?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently assume DNS resolution is mandatory for Panorama connectivity, but it is only needed if the Panorama server is specified by hostname rather than IP address.
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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Configuration of the Panorama IP address on the firewall
The firewall must be configured with the Panorama IP address (or hostname) to initiate the management connection. This is typically done via the Panorama tab in the web interface or CLI using the 'set deviceconfig system panorama-server <IP>' command. Without this configuration, the firewall does not know where to send its registration and operational data.
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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Configuration of the Panorama IP address on the firewall
Why this is correct
The firewall needs to know where to connect.
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DNS resolution for the Panorama hostname
Why it's wrong here
IP can be used directly; DNS is not required.
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A valid Panorama auth key on the firewall
Why this is correct
The auth key authenticates the firewall to Panorama.
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A DHCP server to assign an IP to the management interface
Why it's wrong here
Management IP is typically static.
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Network connectivity between the firewall and Panorama
Why this is correct
The firewall must communicate with Panorama over the network.
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