Palo Alto Networks PCDRA Exam - Topic 3 Question 82 Discussion

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Question #: 82
Topic #: 3

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What is the standard installation disk space recommended to install a Broker VM?

A1GB disk space

B2GB disk space

C512GB disk space

D256GB disk space

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Suggested Answer: D

The Broker VM for Cortex XDR is a virtual machine that serves as the central communication hub for all Cortex XDR agents deployed in your organization. It enables agents to communicate with the Cortex XDR cloud service and allows you to manage and monitor the agents' activities from a centralized location. The system requirements for the Broker VM are as follows:

CPU: 4 cores

RAM: 8 GB

Disk space: 256 GB

Network: Internet access and connectivity to all Cortex XDR agents

The disk space requirement is based on the number of agents and the frequency of content updates. The Broker VM stores the content updates locally and distributes them to the agents. The disk space also depends on the retention period of the content updates, which can be configured in the Broker VM settings. The default retention period is 30 days.

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Kenneth

2 months ago

I agree, 2GB is the sweet spot.

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Starr

2 months ago

512GB? That seems way too much.

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German

2 months ago

Yeah, definitely 2GB!

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Dalene

3 months ago

Wait, are we sure about that? 256GB sounds more realistic.

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Chantell

3 months ago

I think it's 2GB disk space.

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Kirk

3 months ago

I’m pretty confident that the standard is around 2GB, but I might be mixing it up with other VM requirements.

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Lasandra

3 months ago

I’m leaning towards 1GB, but I recall some discussions about needing more space for certain configurations.

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Cammy

4 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I feel like 256GB sounds way too high for just a Broker VM.

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Brittni

4 months ago

I think I remember something about needing at least 2GB for a Broker VM, but I'm not entirely sure.

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Terrilyn

4 months ago

This seems like a pretty straightforward question. Based on my understanding, the standard installation disk space for a Broker VM is 2GB, so I'll select option B.

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Francesco

4 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. The disk space requirements can vary depending on the specific use case and configuration. I'll need to do some quick research to make sure I select the right answer.

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Sherly

4 months ago

Ah, I remember learning about this in the VM installation module. I believe the recommended disk space is 2GB, so I'll go with option B.

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Corinne

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. I'll need to think it through and eliminate the options that don't seem plausible. Maybe I can find a clue in my notes or the course materials.

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Alline

5 months ago

I'm pretty confident this is a straightforward question about the recommended disk space for a Broker VM. I'll carefully review the options and select the correct answer.

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