156-836 Exam Dumps - Checkpoint CCME Questions and Answers

MHOs process traffic in Active-Active mode, which means that both MHOs are active and share theload of the traffic that is sent to and from the SGMs. Active-Active mode provides better performance and scalability than Active-Standby mode, which only uses one MHO at a time and keeps the other as a backup. Active-Active mode also allows for faster failover and recovery in case of an MHO failure, as the surviving MHO can take over the traffic without interruption.

References

•Maestro Expert (CCME) Course - Check Point Software, page 25

•CheckPoint Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) - Skillzcafe, page 2

•Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X - Global Knowledge, page 2

In a Maestro Dual Site environment, there are two sites that can host Security Group Members (SGMs) for each Security Group (SG). The Active Site is the one that is currently processing the traffic for a specific SG, while the Standby Site is the one that is ready to take over in case of a failover. The Active Site and the Standby Site can be different for different SGs, depending on the load balancing and failover policies. The Active Site and the Standby Site are synchronized by the Maestro Orchestrators (MHOs) using the Site-Sync port and VLANs.

References =

•Solved: Maestro dual site failover - Check Point CheckMates

•Maestro Dual Site configuration with a direct connection through L2 switches

HealthCheck Point (HCP) is a tool designed to perform a comprehensive system health check for the Maestro environment. It is intended to replace both the CPInfo tool and traditional health check scripts by providing a streamlined way to assess the health of Maestro Orchestrators (MHOs) and Security Group Members (SGMs). HCP evaluates system status, configuration, and potential issues, generating detailed reports for troubleshooting and maintenance.

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“HealthCheck Point (HCP) performs a system health check and is meant to replace both a CPInfo and the health check script. It assesses the health of the Maestro environment, including MHOs and SGMs, by checking system status, configuration settings, and potential issues. HCP provides detailed reports to aid in troubleshooting and maintenance.”

—Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X Courseware, Module 4: Using theCommand Line Interface and WebUI, Lesson 4.4: System Diagnostics, page 4-15

—Check Point R81 Maestro Administration Guide, Chapter 4: Using the Command Line Interface and WebUI, Section: HealthCheck Point, page 4-12

Explanation of Options:

A. Is a self-updatable suite of tools for MHOs…: Incorrect, as HCP is not limited to MHOs and does not focus on visualizing topology or event timelines. It is a general health check tool for the entire Maestro environment.

B. Performs a system health check and is meant to replace both a CPInfo and the health check script: Correct, as HCP’s primary function is to perform system health checks, replacing CPInfo and health check scripts, as per the documentation.

C. Can be used to let you visualize the Firewall topology…: Incorrect, as HCP does not provide visualization of firewall topology or live statistics like throughput and CPU utilization.

D. Is a self-updatable suite of tools for SGMs…: Incorrect, as HCP is not exclusive to SGMs and does not include topology visualization or event timeline features.

References

•R81.20 Maestro Cheat Sheet version 7 - Check Point CheckMates, page 2

•[Maestro Expert (CCME) Course - Check Point Software], page 31

•[Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X - Global Knowledge], page 3