Installing a Multi-Domain Log Server

Procedure:

1. Install the Multi-Domain Log Server

   Step	Instructions
   1	Install the Gaia Check Point security operating system that combines the strengths of both SecurePlatform and IPSO operating systems. Operating System: Installing the Gaia Operating System on Check Point Appliances Installing the Gaia Operating System on Open Servers
   2	Follow Configuring Gaia for the First Time.
   3	During the First Time Configuration Wizard, you must configure these settings: In the Installation Type window, select Multi-Domain Server Dedicated Check Point server that runs Check Point software to host virtual Security Management Servers called Domain Management Servers. Synonym: Multi-Domain Security Management Server. Acronym: MDS.. In the Installation Type window, select Multi-Domain Log Server Dedicated Check Point server that runs Check Point software to store and process logs in a Multi-Domain Security Management environment. The Multi-Domain Log Server consists of Domain Log Servers that store and process logs from Security Gateways that are managed by the corresponding Domain Management Servers. Acronym: MDLS.. In the Leading VIP Interfaces Configuration window, select the applicable interface. In the Secure Internal Communication window, enter the applicable Activation Key (between 4 and 127 characters long).
   4	Install a valid license. See Working with Licenses.

2. Perform initial configuration in SmartConsole

   Step	Instructions
   1	Connect with SmartConsole Check Point GUI application used to manage a Check Point environment - configure Security Policies, configure devices, monitor products and events, install updates, and so on. to the Primary Multi-Domain Server - the MDS context.
   2	From the left navigation panel, click Multi Domain > Domains.
   3	From the top toolbar, click New > Multi-Domain Log Server.
   4	Enter the applicable object name.
   5	Click the General page.
   6	In the Basic Details section: Enter the applicable IPv4 address. Click Connect.
   7	Enter the same Activation Key you entered during the First Time Configuration Wizard of the Multi-Domain Log Server Dedicated Check Point server that runs Check Point software to store and process logs..
   8	Click OK.
   9	In the Platform section: In the OS field, select Gaia In the Version field, select R81 In the Hardware field, select the applicable option
   10	Click the Multi-Domain page.
   11	Configure the applicable settings.
   12	Click the Log Settings > General page.
   13	Configure the applicable settings.
   14	Click the Log Settings > Advanced Settings page.
   15	Configure the applicable settings.
   16	Click OK.