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You can manage a VSX deployment using Multi-Domain Security Management. This chapter assumes that you are familiar with the Multi-Domain Security Management product. Only procedures specific to VSX deployments are discussed.
Check Point Multi-Domain Security Management is a centralized security management solution that addresses the unique requirements of service providers and large enterprises. By using Multi-Domain Security Management, administrators can centrally manage multiple independent networks, often belonging to different Domains, divisions, or branches.
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SmartDomain Manager |
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Multi-Domain Server |
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SmartDashboard |
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Domain Management Server |
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Main Domain Management Server |
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VSX Gateway |
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Virtual Systems in Domain Management Servers |
The Multi-Domain Server is a central management server that hosts the network management and security policy databases for these networks. Each independent domain is represented by a Domain, which provides the full functionality of a Security Gateway. Each Domain Management Server can host Virtual Systems, Virtual Routers and Virtual Switches as well as physical Check Point Gateways.
The Domain Management Server that manages a VSX Gateway or cluster is known as a Main Domain Management Server. You can host multiple Gateways and/or clusters on one Multi-Domain Server. Virtual Systems belonging to a given Domain can be distributed among multiple VSX Gateways and clusters.
The SmartDomain Manager is a centralized management solution for Domains, Domain Management Servers and the Multi-Domain Security Management environment. Each Domain Management Server uses its own instance of SmartDashboard, which is accessible only via the SmartDomain Manager, to provision its Virtual Devices and physical Gateways, as well as to manage their security policies.
