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This command is used to set the number of sites in a Maestro environment, which can be either one or two. The number of sites determines the site-sync configuration and the failover policies for the Security Groups and the Security Group Members. The default value is one, and it can be changed only before the first Security Group is created.

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•Maestro basic setup documentation - Page 2 - Check Point CheckMates

•Check Point R81.10 for Scalable Platforms - Check Point Software

•CHECK POINT MAESTRO EXPERT

The lldpctl command is a tool to display information about the devices discovered by the Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) on all ports of the Maestro Orchestrator and the Security Group Members. LLDP is a protocol that enables devices to exchange information about their identity, capabilities, and configuration. LLDP can help to discover the topology and connectivity of the Maestro environment.

References

•Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X Courseware, Module 4: Using the Command Line Interface and WebUI, Lesson 4.2: LLDP, page 4-9

•Check Point R81 Maestro Administration Guide, Chapter 3: Working with Security Group Modules, Section: LLDP, page 3-9

The SMO Master is the SGM that is responsible for synchronizing the configuration and policy with the other SGMs in the security group. The SMO Master is automatically designated as the SGM with the lowest member ID, which is usually the first one added to the security group. The SMO Master can be changed manually if needed.

References:

•Maestro Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), under “What is a Single Management Object (SMO)?”

•Check Point Jump Start Course: Maestro, under “Maestro Security Groups”

The Correction Layer is a Maestro component that ensures that packets from the same connection are handled by the same Security Group Module (SGM) in a multi-appliance system. This is especially important when NAT is involved, as packets sent from the client to the server can be distributed to a different SGM than packets from the same session sent from the server to the client. The Correction Layer must then forward the packet to the correct SGM.

References:

•NAT and the Correction Layer on a Security Gateway - Check Point Software1

•Solved: Maestro queries - Check Point CheckMates

According to the Maestro Hyperscale Orchestrator Datasheet1, the Orchestrator MHO-140 supports the following transceiver types: SFP, SFP+, SFP28. These transceivers can be used for the management, uplink, and downlink ports of the Orchestrator. The SFP transceivers support 1 GbE, the SFP+ transceivers support 10 GbE, and the SFP28 transceivers support 25 GbE.

References:

•Maestro Expert (CCME) Course - Check Point Software, page 42

•Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X - Global Knowledge, course outline3

•Maestro Hyperscale Orchestrator Datasheet - Check Point Software, page 2

According to the Check Point MAESTRO R80.20SP Administration Manual1, NAT is not supported on the management network. If you configure NAT on the management network, the Orchestrator will disable NAT and allow the traffic to pass without translation. This is to ensure that the management traffic can reach the Security Group members and the SmartConsole without any issues.

References

•Check Point MAESTRO R80.20SP Administration Manual, page 291

A Security Group (SG) requires at least one management port and one uplink port to function properly. The management port is used to connect the SG to the Maestro Hyperscale Orchestrator (MHO) and the customer’s management infrastructure, such as SmartConsole or SmartDomain Manager. The uplink port is used to connect the SG to the customer’s network infrastructure, such as switches, routers, or firewalls. The uplink port is also used to send and receive traffic from the customer’s network to the SG.

References:

•Maestro Expert (CCME) Course - Check Point Software, page 41

•Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X - Global Knowledge, course outline

The Correction Layer mechanism is a Maestro component that ensures that packets from the same connection are handled by the same Security Group Module (SGM) in a multi-appliance system. This is especially important when NAT or VPNs are involved, as packets sent from the client to the server can be distributed to a different SGM than packets from the same session sent from the server to the client. The Correction Layer must then forward the packet to the correct SGM.

References:

•NAT and the Correction Layer on a VSX Gateway - Check Point Software1

•Solved: Maestro queries - Check Point CheckMates

Orchestrators in many network environments do not require separate licenses, as they primarily function to manage and distribute network traffic.

References

•Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X Courseware, Module 1: Introduction to Check Point Maestro, Lesson 1.2: Maestro Licensing, page 1-8

•Check Point R81 Maestro Administration Guide, Chapter 1: Introduction to Check Point Maestro, Section: Maestro Licensing, page 1-6

•Activation of a Quantum Maestro Orchestrator - Check Point Software

Uplink interfaces are used to connect Maestro Hyperscale Orchestrators (MHOs) to the customer’s network infrastructure, such as switches, routers, or firewalls. They are also used to send and receive management and control traffic from the customer’s network to the MHOs.

References:

•Maestro Expert (CCME) Course - Check Point Software, page 41

•Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X - Global Knowledge, course outline

A Security Group can be compared to a Load Sharing Active / Active cluster because it consists of multiple Security Group Members that share the traffic load and provide high availability and scalability. Each Security Group Member is an active firewall that processes traffic according to the Security Group policy and synchronizes its state with other members. The Maestro Orchestrator acts as a load balancer that distributes the traffic among the Security Group Members based on their capacity and availability.

References

•Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X Courseware, Module 2: Maestro Security Groups, Lesson 2.1: Introduction to Security Groups, page 2-4

•Check Point R81 Maestro Administration Guide, Chapter 2: Maestro Security Groups, Section: Security Group Overview, page 2-3

This configuration likely provides balanced and redundant connectivity for orchestrator redundancy.

References

•Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X Courseware, Module 3: Dual Orchestrator Environment, Lesson 3.1: Introduction to Dual Orchestrator Environment, page 3-7

•Check Point R81 Maestro Administration Guide, Chapter 3: Working with Security Group Modules, Section: Downlinks, page 3-8

•Check Point 23800 Appliance Datasheet - Check Point Software, page 2

This is the correct answer because it describes the difference between using Clish and gClish when working with Maestro. Clish is the Check Point command line shell that allows users to configure and manage the SG members individually. gClish is the global Clish that allows users to run commands on all UP SG members of the current Security Group at once. UP SG members are theones that are in the UP state and have the same policy installed as the SMO Master.

References

•Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X Courseware, Module 4: Using the Command Line Interface and WebUI, Lesson 4.3: Global Commands, page 4-11

•Check Point R81 Maestro Administration Guide, Chapter 4: Using the Command Line Interface and WebUI, Section: Global Commands, page 4-9

•Global Expert Mode Commands - Check Point CheckMates

This aligns with the principle of redundancy in network systems, where the next available device with the lowest ID typically takes over management roles in case of a failure.

References:

•Maestro Expert (CCME) Course - Check Point Software, page 91

•Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X - Global Knowledge, course outline

Page 313 from the training manual:

- Restart the service:

orchd restart

- Restart the service without confirmation

service orchd restart

The Orchestrator is a Maestro component that manages the compute and network resources of the Security Group Modules (SGMs) in a Security Group. It also acts as a load balancer and a network switch, distributing traffic among the SGMs and connecting them to the customer’s network infrastructure.

References:

•Maestro Expert (CCME) Course - Check Point Software, page 41

•Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X - Global Knowledge, course outline

Orchestrators in many network environments do not require separate licenses, as they primarily function to manage and distribute network traffic.

References

•Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X Courseware, Module 1: Introduction to Check Point Maestro, Lesson 1.2: Maestro Licensing, page 1-8

•Check Point R81 Maestro Administration Guide, Chapter 1: Introduction to Check Point Maestro, Section: Maestro Licensing, page 1-6

•Activation of a Quantum Maestro Orchestrator - Check Point Software