Checkpoint 156-836 Practice Test - Questions Answers, Page 9

A downlink interface is a physical or virtual interface that connects a security gateway to an orchestrator. It allows the security gateway to send and receive configuration updates, policy changes, and other data from the orchestrator.

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The SMO Master is the security gateway module (SGM) that has the highest member ID in a security group. It is automatically designated as the SMO Master when a security group is created.

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For Quantum Maestro setups, an individual license is required for each appliance in the Security Group1.This applies to both regular appliances and appliances with MHO SKUs2.

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A security group is a scalable network security system that connects multiple Check Point security appliances into a unified system. It is represented by a single management object (SMO) in SmartConsole and consists of security gateway modules (SGMs) that share the same security policy, configuration, software versions, and routing information.

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The correction rate is the percentage of connections that require correction by the correction layer, which is a mechanism that ensures that the traffic is processed by the correct SGM in the Security Group. The correction rate depends on the distribution mode (Layer 3 or Layer 4) and the traffic pattern. In some scenarios, such as when the traffic is asymmetric or when the distribution mode is Layer 4, the correction rate can approach 100 percent of all connections.This is not a problem, as the correction layer is designed to handle such situations without affecting the performance or availability of the Security Group1.

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* Check Point Maestro R81.X Administration Guide, page 64, section ''Correction Layer'' 1

* Check Point Maestro R81.X Getting Started Guide, page 26, section ''Correction Layer'' 2

* Check Point Maestro Under the Hood presentation by Lari Luoma, slide 23

* Check Point Maestro Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), question 9

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The asg perf -v command is used to find bottlenecks in the system that are affecting performance, even functionality in some cases. The asg perf -v command displays the performance statistics of the Security Group Modules (SGMs) in the Security Group, such as throughput, packet rate, CPU utilization, memory usage, and more. The asg perf -v command also shows the distribution mode and the correction rate of each SGM, which can indicate potential issues with asymmetric routing or load balancing. The asg perf -v command can help identify which SGMs are overloaded, underutilized, or misconfigured, and provide insights for troubleshooting and optimization.

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* Check Point Maestro R81.X Administration Guide, page 67, section ''asg perf'' 1

* Check Point Maestro R81.X Getting Started Guide, page 29, section ''asg perf'' 2

* Check Point Maestro Under the Hood presentation by Lari Luoma, slide 26

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The asg diag command is used for system diagnostics on both Maestro and Chassis systems. The asg diag command can perform various tests and checks on the system components, such as hardware, software, network, clock, ARP, and more. The asg diag command can help identify and troubleshoot any issues or errors that may affect the system functionality or performance.

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* Check Point Maestro R81.X Administration Guide, page 66, section ''asg diag'' 1

* Check Point Maestro R81.X Getting Started Guide, page 28, section ''asg diag'' 2

* Check Point Maestro Under the Hood presentation by Lari Luoma, slide 25

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