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You can manage a VSX deployment using Multi-Domain Server. This chapter assumes that you are familiar with the Multi-Domain Server product. Only procedures specific to VSX deployments are discussed.
For more about Multi-Domain Server, see the R80.20 Multi-Domain Security Management Administration Guide.
Check Point Multi-Domain Server is a centralized security management solution that addresses the unique requirements of service providers and large enterprises. By using Multi-Domain Server, administrators can centrally manage multiple independent networks, often belonging to different Domains, divisions, or branches.
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SmartConsole |
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Multi-Domain Server |
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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.
When connected to a Multi-Domain Server, SmartConsole offers a centralized management solution for Domains, Domain Management Servers and the Multi-Domain Server environment. Each Domain Management Server uses its own instance of SmartConsole, which is accessible only via the Multi-Domain Server, to provision its Virtual Devices and physical Gateways, as well as to manage their Security Policies.
