Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET) Practice Exam

Which Panorama deployment mode is suitable for centralized management only?

1. Panorama

2. Management only

3. Log collector

4. Threat management

The correct answer is: Management only

The management-only deployment mode in Panorama is specifically designed for centralized management of multiple Palo Alto Networks firewalls and does not handle log collection or threat management tasks itself. This mode allows administrators to manage configuration settings, policies, and device updates from a central point without the additional functionality of processing logs or analyzing threats. This mode is particularly beneficial in scenarios where a dedicated log collector is deployed separately, allowing the centralized management system to remain focused on management tasks. Administrators can thus streamline operations, ensure efficient policy deployment, and enhance overall network security management without the overhead of logging functionalities on the same system. In contrast, the other options involve additional functions or capabilities that exceed just centralized management. The standard Panorama deployment provides both management and logging capabilities, the log collector is focused on log management and analysis, and threat management involves active threat detection and response, which goes beyond mere centralized management tasks.