x Locally Managed - The simplest deployment, where the appliance includes Security
Management server functionality and manages the Security Policy.
x Centrally Managed - A more complex deployment, where the appliance is managed by a
Security Management server on a different machine.
Locally Managed Deployment
This section describes how to configure the appliance for locally managed deployment.
Check Point 4000 Appliances Cluster
Configure the cluster type. If you select This appliance is part of a Check Point 4000
Appliances Cluster, the options are:
x Primary cluster member
x Secondary cluster member
For information about clusters, see the ClusterXL Administration Guide
(http://supportcenter.checkpoint.com) for your Check Point version.
Web/SSH and GUI Clients Configuration
Define the clients that are allowed to connect to the appliance using a web browser or SSH
client. These clients can manage the appliance using a web or SSH connection.
You can define a Host according to Hostname or IP address. Enter a comma-separated list of
IP addresses from which you manage the appliance. Enter Any to manage the appliance from
anywhere.
After you complete the First Time Configuration Wizard, more options are available using the
WebUI menu.
Download SmartConsole Applications
Configuring a security policy requires you to install the SmartConsole applications. In the
Download SmartConsole Applications window, you can download SmartConsole and install
it on Windows machines.
The release notes of your Check Point version in the Check Point Support Center
(http://supportcenter.checkpoint.com), lists compatible Windows operating systems for
SmartConsole.
Centrally Managed Deployment
This section describes how to configure the appliance for centrally managed deployment.