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PCNSA Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are valid methods to…
Which TWO of the following are valid methods to centrally manage multiple Palo Alto Networks firewalls?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse centralized log aggregation (Log Collector) with centralized management (Panorama), or assume that CLI scripting or manual TFTP synchronization are valid enterprise-scale methods, when in fact only Panorama provides full policy and configuration management across multiple firewalls.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Deploy a dedicated Log Collector to aggregate logs from multiple firewalls
A dedicated Log Collector aggregates logs from multiple Palo Alto Networks firewalls, enabling centralized log storage and analysis without managing firewall configurations. This is a valid method for centralizing log data, though it does not manage firewall policies or settings directly. Option D is correct because Panorama is the primary centralized management server for Palo Alto Networks firewalls, allowing administrators to push policies, templates, and configurations to multiple firewalls from a single interface.
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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Deploy a dedicated Log Collector to aggregate logs from multiple firewalls
Why this is correct
Log Collectors are part of Panorama architecture and centralize logging.
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Use the web interface of one firewall to manage others
Why it's wrong here
Palo Alto firewalls do not support managing other firewalls from one web interface.
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Manually configure each firewall and synchronize via TFTP
Why it's wrong here
Manual configuration is not centralized management.
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Deploy a Panorama management server
Why this is correct
Panorama provides centralized policy management and log collection.
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Use CLI scripting to push configurations
Why it's wrong here
CLI scripting is not a centralized management method; it requires individual access to each firewall.
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