Gaia API Proxy

Check Point products support API commands. See the Check Point API Reference.

With the GaiaClosed Check Point security operating system that combines the strengths of both SecurePlatform and IPSO operating systems. API Proxy feature on a Management ServerClosed Check Point Single-Domain Security Management Server or a Multi-Domain Security Management Server., you run the Gaia API commands on managed Security Gateways and ClusterClosed Two or more Security Gateways that work together in a redundant configuration - High Availability, or Load Sharing. Members:

  1. An administrator connects with an API Client to a Management Server.

  2. From the Management Server, an administrator runs the Gaia API commands on managed Security Gateways and Cluster Members.

The Gaia API Proxy feature on the R81.20 Management Server works with all managed Security Gateways and Cluster Members that support the Gaia API.

Example diagram

Item

Description

1

An API Client

2

A Management Server with the Gaia API Proxy feature

3

A managed Security GatewayClosed Dedicated Check Point server that runs Check Point software to inspect traffic and enforce Security Policies for connected network resources.

4

A managed ClusterXL

A

Management API communication

B

Gaia API communication

For more information, see Gaia API Proxy.