Bridge Protocol Data Units (BPDUs) are frames that contain information about the Spanning tree protocol (STP). Switches send BPDUs using a unique MAC address from its origin port and a multicast address as destination MAC. For STP algorithms to function, the switches need to share information about themselves and their connections. The switches send Bridge Protocol Data Units (BPDUs) as multicast frames, to which only other Layer 2 switches or bridges are listening. If any loops (multiple possible paths between switches) exist in the network topology, the switches will co-operate to disable a port or ports to make sure that there are no loops. Meaning, from one device to any other device in the Layer 2 network, only one path can be taken.
The name of the full command line shell that gives full system root permissions in the Check Point Gaia operating system.
Warning - Expert Mode should be used with caution. The flexibility of an open shell, with root permission, exposes the system to the possibility of administrative errors.
GUI wizard that opens when you connect to the Gaia Portal for the first time, since the Gaia OS was installed. This wizard guides you through the initial configuration.
Check Point security operating system that combines the strengths of both SecurePlatform and IPSO operating systems.
The name of the default command line shell in Check Point Gaia operating system. This is a restrictive shell (role-based administration controls the number of commands available in the shell).
Web interface for Check Point Gaia operating system.
Interface on Gaia computer, through which users connect to Portal or CLI.
Interface on a Gaia Security Gateway or Cluster member, through which Management Server connects to the Security Gateway or Cluster member.
A hierarchical tree of available pages in Gaia Portal.