XDR-Engineer Cortex XDR Agent Configuration Practice Question
An administrator needs to deploy the Cortex XDR agent to endpoints using an existing Active Directory Group Policy Object (GPO). Which package format should the administrator download from the Cortex XDR management console?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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MSI
The MSI package format is required for deployment via Active Directory Group Policy Objects (GPO) or other enterprise software distribution tools that natively support Windows Installer packages.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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MSI
Why this is correct
MSI packages are specifically designed for Active Directory GPO deployment.
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EXE
Why it's wrong here
EXE packages are typically used for manual installations or deployment via script mechanisms, not GPO.
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PKG
Why it's wrong here
PKG is used for macOS installations.
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TGZ
Why it's wrong here
TGZ is used for Linux agent installations.
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