Using the Package Repository

Retrieving Package Data from Check Point Security Gateways

You can find details about the gateway, such as OS, vendor and management version from the Package Repository in SmartUpdate.

From SmartUpdate, go to the menu > Packages. Make sure that View Repository is checked. You can also find the Package Repository by clicking the icon at the top of the screen.

To find Operation Status of the gateway, go to the Package Management tab. Right-click on a gateway and select Get Gateway Data.

Transferring Files from the Package Repository to Remote Devices

When you are ready to upgrade or distribute packages from the Package Repository, we recommend that you transfer the package files to the devices to be that you want to upgrade.

When you place the file on the remote device, the overall installation time is less, the Security Management Server is free to do other operations, and there is less of a chance of a communications error during the distribute/upgrade process. Once the package file is located on the remote device, you can activate the distribute/upgrade whenever it is convenient.

Transfer the package file(s) to the directory $SUROOT/tmp on the remote device. If this directory does not exist, do one of the following:

• For Windows Gateways, place the package file in the directory SYSTEMDRIVE\temp (SYSTEMDRIVE is usually C:\)
• For UNIX Gateways, place the package file in the directory /opt/.

Verifying the Viability of a Distribution from the Package Repository

Verify that the distribution (installation) or upgrade is viable based upon the Check Point Security Gateway data retrieved. The verification process checks that:

• The Operating System and currently distributed packages are appropriate for the package to be distributed.
• There is sufficient disk space.
• The package is not already distributed.
• The package dependencies are fulfilled.

To manually verify a distribution, from the SmartUpdate Menu, select Packages > Pre-Install Verifier.

Adding New Packages to the Package Repository

To distribute (install) or upgrade a package, you must first add it to the Package Repository. You can add packages from these locations:

Download Center

Select Packages > New Package > Add from Download Center.

1. Accept the Software Subscription Download Agreement.
2. Enter your user credentials.
3. Select the packages to be downloaded. Use the Ctrl and Shift keys to select multiple files. You can also use the Filter to show just the packages you need.
4. Click Download to add the packages to the Package Repository.

User Center

Use this procedure for adding OPSEC packages and Hotfixes to the Package Repository.

1. Open a browser to the Check Point Support Center.
2. Select the package you want to upgrade.
3. Enter your user credentials.
4. Accept the Software Subscription Download Agreement.
5. Choose the appropriate platform and package, and save the download to the local disk.
6. Select Packages > New Package > Import File.
7. In the Add Package window, navigate to the desired .tgz file and click Open to add the packages to the Package Repository.

Deleting Packages from the Package Repository

To clear the Package Repository of extraneous or outdated packages, select a package, or Ctrl-select multiple packages and select Packages > Delete Package. This operation cannot be undone.