NETSEC-PRO practice question 14 of 15

A network engineer pushes specific Panorama reports of new AI URL category types to branch NGFWs. Which two report types achieve this goal? (Choose two.)

Full set: 60 questions
Answer options
A: SNMP
B: Custom Correct answer
C: PDF summary Correct answer
D: CSV export
Correct Answer:
B. Custom; C. PDF summary
Explanation

To generate a report for a specific, non-standard criterion such as "new AI URL category types," a network engineer must first create a Custom Report. This allows the engineer to define the exact log data, columns, and filters required. Once the custom report is defined, Panorama can generate it in various formats for distribution. A PDF summary is a standard, formatted output that is ideal for sharing with stakeholders. Panorama can be configured to automatically generate and email these PDF reports on a schedule, effectively "pushing" the information to relevant parties responsible for the branch NGFWs.

Why Incorrect

A. SNMP: This is a protocol for network monitoring and sending alerts (traps), not for generating and distributing detailed, formatted summary reports.
D. CSV export: While Panorama can export data to CSV, this format provides raw, unformatted data for analysis in other tools, not a summarized, presentation-ready "report" like a PDF.

References

1. Palo Alto Networks Panorama Administrator's Guide (PAN-OS 11.0):

Source for Custom Reports (B): In the section "Monitor > Manage Custom Reports," the guide states, "Custom reports enable you to create reports that are tailored to your specific requirements." This confirms that for a specific need like "new AI URL category types," a custom report is the correct starting point.

Source for PDF Summary (C): In the section "Monitor > Report Groups," the documentation explains how to schedule report generation and distribution: "When a report is generated, Panorama can email the report as a PDF attachment..." This identifies PDF as a primary output format for scheduled, distributable reports.

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