SSE-Engineer Prisma Access Administration And Operation Practice Question
An administrator wants to configure authentication for mobile users using SAML 2.0 with Prisma Access. Where is the identity provider (IdP) metadata imported and configured?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Device > Server Profiles > SAML Identity Provider
SAML identity provider server profiles are configured in Panorama under Device or Server Profiles before being assigned to GlobalProtect authentication profiles.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Network > GlobalProtect > Portal > Authentication
Why it's wrong here
GlobalProtect references the authentication profile, but the SAML IdP profile itself is created under Server Profiles.
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Panorama > Cloud Services > Authentication > SAML
Why it's wrong here
SAML configuration follows standard Panorama authentication workflows via Server Profiles.
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Device > Server Profiles > SAML Identity Provider
Why this is correct
SAML IdP server profiles are where metadata is imported and sign-on properties are established.
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Objects > Cloud Identity Engine > SAML
Why it's wrong here
CIE handles directory sync and user mapping, whereas standard SAML IdP metadata goes into Server Profiles.
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