PCNSA Device Management and Services Practice Question
For a firewall to communicate with Panorama for centralized management, which requirement must be met?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse the optional service route configuration as a mandatory requirement, or mistakenly think a special Panorama license is needed, when in fact the only fundamental requirement is IP reachability from the management interface.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Panorama must be reachable via the management interface
For a firewall to communicate with Panorama for centralized management, the Panorama server must be reachable via the firewall's dedicated management interface (MGT). This is because the management interface is the default source for all management-plane traffic, including Panorama communications, unless explicitly overridden by a service route. Without reachability through this interface, the firewall cannot establish the required HTTPS or SSH connections to Panorama.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Panorama must be reachable via the management interface
Why this is correct
The firewall's management interface must have IP connectivity to Panorama.
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Both A and B are required
Why it's wrong here
B is not always required.
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A service route must be configured for Panorama
Why it's wrong here
Service routes are not mandatory; the management interface's default route often suffices.
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A valid license for Panorama management is required
Why it's wrong here
Licensing is not required for communication; only for feature usage.
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