Which two benefits are offered by flex licensing for VM-Series firewalls? (Choose two.)

Question

Options

• ACredits that do not expire and are available until fully depleted
• BDeployment of Cloud NGFWs, VM-Series firewalls, and CN-Series firewalls
• CAbility to move credits between public and private cloud VM-Series firewall deployments
• DAbility to add or remove subscriptions from software firewalls as needed

• A
  4% (1)
• B
  4% (1)
• C
  92% (24)

Explanation

Flex licensing, also known as credit-based flexible licensing, is a Palo Alto Networks licensing model for software firewalls like VM-Series, CN-Series, and Cloud NGFW, designed to provide flexibility and scalability in cloud and virtualized environments. The Palo Alto Networks Systems Engineer Professional - Software Firewall documentation details the benefits of this licensing model for VM- Series firewalls specifically: Option C: Flex licensing allows customers to allocate NGFW credits dynamically across different deployment environments, such as public clouds (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and private clouds. This portability ensures that credits can be reallocated based on changing needs, reducing waste and optimizing resource utilization for VM-Series firewalls. Option D: With flex licensing, customers can easily add or remove Cloud-Delivered Security Services (CDSS) subscriptions (e.g., Threat Prevention, URL Filtering) to VM-Series firewalls based on current requirements. This flexibility allows for real-time adjustments without requiring new licenses or lengthy procurement processes, making it a significant benefit for dynamic cloud environments, as outlined in the licensing documentation.

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