NGFW-Engineer Integration And Automation Practice Question
When using the Panorama XML API for a batch operation, what is the purpose of the 'type=config' parameter?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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To perform configuration changes.
'type=config' is used to perform create, read, update, or delete operations on the device configuration.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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To commit changes.
Why it's wrong here
This uses 'type=commit'.
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To export configuration.
Why it's wrong here
This uses 'type=export'.
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To perform configuration changes.
Why this is correct
'type=config' is for configuration management.
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To fetch operational data.
Why it's wrong here
This uses 'type=op'.
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