> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-xdr-5.x/learn-about-cortex-xdr-5.x/readme.md).

# Navigate the Cortex XDR 5.x docs

Start here for a visual overview of the main Cortex XDR 5.x documentation areas.

Cortex XDR 5.x unifies endpoint protection, detection, investigation, and response.

Use this page to jump into the right documentation area fast.

### 1. Learn the product

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-circle-info">:circle-info:</i> Product overview<br>Learn the basics and architecture.</td><td><a href="/cortex-xdr-5.x/learn-about-cortex-xdr-5.x/readme-1.md">What is Cortex XDR ?</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-robot">:robot:</i> Agentic AI<br>Use the assistant for investigations and automation.</td><td><a href="/cortex-xdr-5.x/learn-about-cortex-xdr-5.x/agentic-ai-in-cortex-xdr.md">Agentic AI in Cortex XDR</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-id-card">:id-card:</i> Licensing<br>Review plans, add-ons, and retention.</td><td><a href="/cortex-xdr-5.x/learn-about-cortex-xdr-5.x/cortex-xdr-license-plan.md">Cortex XDR license plan</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-desktop">:desktop:</i> Interface<br>Navigate pages, filters, views, and exports.</td><td><a href="/cortex-xdr-5.x/learn-about-cortex-xdr-5.x/use-the-interface.md">Use the interface</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### 2. Onboard and configure

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-list-check">:list-check:</i> Onboard<br>Deploy, activate, and finish setup.</td><td><a href="/cortex-xdr-5.x/onboard-cortex-xdr/deployment-steps.md">Onboard Cortex XDR</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-clipboard-list">:clipboard-list:</i> Deployment checklist<br>Follow the key steps to deploy and onboard.</td><td><a href="/cortex-xdr-5.x/onboard-cortex-xdr/deployment-steps/cortex-xdr-onboarding-checklist.md">Cortex XDR onboarding checklist</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-clipboard-check">:clipboard-check:</i> Post-deployment steps<br>Set up your environment, automation, and access.</td><td><a href="/cortex-xdr-5.x/onboard-cortex-xdr/post-deployment-steps.md">Post-deployment steps</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-sliders">:sliders:</i> Configure<br>Set up analytics, data, integrations, and APIs.</td><td><a href="/cortex-xdr-5.x/configure-cortex-xdr/configure-and-deploy-cortex-xdr.md">Configure Cortex XDR</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-database">:database:</i> Data management<br>Manage datasets, retention, and storage.</td><td><a href="/cortex-xdr-5.x/configure-cortex-xdr/data-management/dataset-management.md">Dataset management</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-folder-open">:folder-open:</i> Cases and issues<br>Review cases, investigate issues, and track response.</td><td><a href="/cortex-xdr-5.x/detect-investigate-and-respond-to-threats/investigate-and-respond-to-cases/overview-of-cases.md">Overview of cases</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### 3. Protect your environment

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-shield-halved">:shield-halved:</i> Endpoint protection<br>Learn protections, modules, and prevention.</td><td><a href="/cortex-xdr-5.x/protect-your-endpoints/endpoint-protection.md">Endpoint protection</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-laptop-medical">:laptop-medical:</i> Endpoint management<br>Deploy agents and manage policies.</td><td><a href="/cortex-xdr-5.x/protect-your-endpoints/install-and-manage-endpoints.md">Install and manage endpoints</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-globe">:globe:</i> WAAS<br>Protect web apps and APIs.</td><td><a href="/cortex-xdr-5.x/protect-your-endpoints/web-and-api-security-waas.md">Web and API Security (WAAS)</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-file-shield">:file-shield:</i> Endpoint DLP<br>Prevent sensitive data exfiltration.</td><td><a href="/cortex-xdr-5.x/protect-your-endpoints/endpoint-dlp.md">Endpoint DLP</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### 4. Detect, investigate, and respond

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-chart-line">:chart-line:</i> Dashboards<br>Track operations, trends, and outcomes.</td><td><a href="/cortex-xdr-5.x/detect-investigate-and-respond-to-threats/monitor-dashboards-and-reports.md">Monitor dashboards and reports</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-cubes">:cubes:</i> Assets<br>Investigate assets, groups, scores, and risk.</td><td><a href="/cortex-xdr-5.x/detect-investigate-and-respond-to-threats/asset-management.md">Asset management</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-folder-open">:folder-open:</i> Cases and response<br>Triage issues, investigate, and respond.</td><td><a href="/cortex-xdr-5.x/detect-investigate-and-respond-to-threats/investigate-and-respond-to-cases.md">Investigate and respond to cases</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-comments">:comments:</i> Assistant chat<br>Investigate and query with natural language.</td><td><a href="/cortex-xdr-5.x/detect-investigate-and-respond-to-threats/agentic-assistant-chat.md">Agentic Assistant chat</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-radar">:radar:</i> Threats<br>Manage rules and analytics.</td><td><a href="/cortex-xdr-5.x/detect-investigate-and-respond-to-threats/threat-management.md">Threat management</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-triangle-exclamation">:triangle-exclamation:</i> Exposure<br>Assess exposure, compliance, and vulnerabilities.</td><td><a href="/cortex-xdr-5.x/detect-investigate-and-respond-to-threats/exposure-management.md">Exposure management</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### 5. Reference and maintenance

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-terminal">:terminal:</i> XQL<br>Build and run queries across your data.</td><td><a href="/cortex-xdr-5.x/reference-and-developer-docs/cortex-xdr-xql.md">Cortex XDR XQL</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-diagram-project">:diagram-project:</i> Graph Search<br>Explore relationships across assets and findings.</td><td><a href="/cortex-xdr-5.x/reference-and-developer-docs/graph-search.md">Graph Search</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-code">:code:</i> API reference<br>Integrate Cortex XDR with external tools.</td><td><a href="/cortex-xdr-5.x/reference-and-developer-docs/cortex-xdr-api-reference.md">Cortex XDR API Reference</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-server">:server:</i> Broker VM migration<br>Follow the Broker VM migration path.</td><td><a href="/cortex-xdr-5.x/migrate-to-a-new-broker-vm-image/migrating-to-a-new-broker-vm-image.md">Migrate to a new Broker VM image</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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