Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) — Question 153

An organization is building a Bootstrap Package to deploy Palo Alto Networks VM-Series firewalls into their AWS tenant. Which two statements are correct regarding the bootstrap package contents? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. The bootstrap package is stored on an AFS share or a discrete container file bucket.
• B. The bootstrap.xml file allows for automated deployment of VM-Series firewalls with full network and policy configurations.
• C. The /config, /content and /software folders are mandatory while the /license and /plugin folders are optional.
• D. The init-cfg.txt and bootstrap.xml files are both optional configuration items for the /config folder.
• E. The directory structure must include a /config, /content, /software and /license folders.

Correct answer: B, E

Explanation

Answer B is correct because the bootstrap.xml file is essential for automating the deployment process with full configurations. Answer E is also correct since the directory structure must include specific folders to ensure proper functionality, while the other options either present incorrect requirements or describe optional components.