> 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-xsiam/onboard-cortex-xsiam/post-deployment/perform-health-checks.md). # Perform health checks Perform Cortex XSIAM health checks for prevention policies, Cortex XDR agents, WildFire testing, alerts, cases, and log ingestion. As part of the onboarding process, it is recommended to perform the following health checks: * **Update prevention policies:** Update policies and profiles, and ensure that all action modes are set to Block. For more information, see[Set up endpoint protection](/cortex-xsiam/protect-your-endpoints/endpoint-security/install-and-manage-endpoints/set-up-endpoint-protection.md). * **Monitor operational status:** Verify that Cortex XDR agents are protecting endpoints according to predefined security policies and profiles. For more information, see [Monitor agent operational status in Cortex XSIAM](/cortex-xsiam/onboard-cortex-xsiam/post-deployment/perform-health-checks/monitor-agent-operational-status-in-cortex-xsiam.md). * **Test sample malware:** Use a malware PE, MacOSX, or APK test file, to test end-to-end WildFire sample processing. For more information, see [Get a Malware Test File](https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/wildfire/u-v/wildfire-api/get-wildfire-information-through-the-wildfire-api/get-a-malware-test-file-wildfire-api). * **Validate detectors for issues and cases:** Check issues and their associated sources. Validate that all the configurations on the policy level and on the agent deployment level meet the requirements to generate alerts and cases on Cortex XSIAM. For example, check the following: * Cortex XDR agent generates WildFire malware issues. * NFGW issues are listed by PAN NGFW. * **Validate log ingestion from external integrations:** Verify what datasets are being created. The **Dataset Management** page enables you to manage your datasets and understand your overall data storage duration for different retention periods and datasets based on your Hot and Cold Storage licenses and retention add-ons to extend your storage. For more information, see [Data storage lifecycle](/cortex-xsiam/learn-about-cortex-xsiam/cortex-xsiam-product-licenses/data-storage-lifecycle.md). --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-xsiam/onboard-cortex-xsiam/post-deployment/perform-health-checks.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.