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Palo Alto Networks PSE-StrataDC Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Palo Alto Networks |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Palo Alto Networks System Engineer Professional (Strata Data Center) |
| Exam Number: | PSE-StrataDC |
| Related Certifications: | Palo Alto Networks System Engineer Professional Palo Alto Networks System Engineer Associate |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based questions, Multiple choice |
| Recommended Training: | Palo Alto Networks Education Services |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration Palo Alto Networks Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or Pearson VUE test center |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Palo Alto Networks System Engineer Associate certification or equivalent networking/security experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/services/education/certification |
Palo Alto Networks PSE-StrataDC Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Strata Data Center Architecture | - Data center security design principles - Next-Generation Firewall concepts and architecture |
| Platform Deployment and Integration | - Physical and virtual firewall deployment (PA-Series / VM-Series) - Integration with data center infrastructure |
| Operations and Troubleshooting | - Common troubleshooting methodologies - Logging, monitoring, and reporting |
| Security Policy and Traffic Management | - Security policy configuration and optimization - NAT, routing, and traffic inspection |
| Advanced Strata Data Center Solutions | - Advanced threat prevention features - High availability and scalability design |
PSE-StrataDC Exam FAQ: What Candidates Ask About Palo Alto Networks System Engineer Professional - Strata Data Center
The PSE-StrataDC exam, officially known as Palo Alto Networks System Engineer Professional - Strata Data Center, is the Palo Alto Networks test that leads to the System Engineer Professional - Strata Data Center certification at the Professional level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as Palo Alto Networks System Engineer Associate, Palo Alto Networks System Engineer Professional.
Recommended: Palo Alto Networks System Engineer Associate certification or equivalent networking/security experience
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/services/education/certification.
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The official Palo Alto Networks System Engineer Professional - Strata Data Center outline is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Operations and Troubleshooting
- Strata Data Center Architecture
- Security Policy and Traffic Management
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
Palo Alto Networks System Engineer Professional - Strata Data Center Sample Questions:
Whichconfiguration is required in NSX for Panorama to use the tags from security groups in dynamic address groups?
- A. Create security groups only.
- B. Create security groups and mark them as exchangeable.
- C. Create security groups with tags marked as shareable.
- D. Create security groups and use them in an NSX-to-Palo Alto Networks redirection policy.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
In PAN-OS, which three NSX features can be pushed from Panorama? (Choose three )
- A. steering rules
- B. user IP mappings
- C. security groups
- D. multiple authorization codes
- E. security group assignments of VMs
Correct Answer: B,C,D 🗳️
When deploying VM series on NSX platform to support micro-segmentation, which statement is NOT correct?
- A. One panorama could support to connect with only one NSX manager
- B. Traffic steering rules could be defined on Panorama and pushed to NSX Manager
- C. VM-Series uses NetX API to receive and send packets
- D. VM-Series provide Multi-tenancy support with multiple zones
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
How does Palo Alto Networks integrate with VXLAN tagging?
- A. does not integrate natively with VXLAN tagging, network equipment can convert VXLAN flows to VLANs and send those VLANs to Palo Alto Networks firewalls
- B. integrates fully into VXLAN architectures if they are provided by VMware
- C. does not integrate with VXLAN tagging, so virtual appliances cannot be provided, but hardware appliances can be offered at the data center gateway border
- D. integrates with VXLAN. but scripting is necessary, and Professional Services should be engaged
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Which features are included in the less-expensive license bundle meant for NSX?
- A. capacity license, premium support, a threat prevention subscription. and GlobalProtect
- B. capacity license, premium support and a threat prevention subscription
- C. capacity license and a threat prevention subscription
- D. capacity license and premium support
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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