Installing a Secondary Multi-Domain Server in Management High Availability
Procedure:
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Install the Secondary Multi-Domain Server
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Instructions
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Install the Gaia Check Point security operating system that combines the strengths of both SecurePlatform and IPSO operating systems. Operating System:
Important - You must use the same Gaia installation version as you used for the Primary 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..
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During the First Time Configuration Wizard, you must configure these settings:
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In the Installation Type window, select Multi-Domain Server.
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In the Installation Type window, select Secondary Multi-Domain Server.
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In the Leading VIP Interfaces Configuration window, select the applicable interface.
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In the Secure Internal Communication window, enter the applicable Activation Key (between 4 and 127 characters long).
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Install a valid license.
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Perform initial configuration in SmartConsole
Step
Instructions
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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.
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From the left navigation panel, click Multi Domain > Domains.
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From the top toolbar, click New > Multi-Domain Server.
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Enter the applicable object name.
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Click the General page.
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In the Basic Details section:
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Enter the applicable IPv4 address.
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Click Connect.
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Enter the same Activation Key you entered during the setup of First Time Configuration Wizard of the Secondary Multi-Domain Server.
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Click OK.
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In the Platform section:
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In the OS field, select Gaia
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In the Version field, select R81
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In the Hardware field, select the applicable option
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Click the Multi-Domain page.
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Configure the applicable settings.
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Click the Log Settings > General page.
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Configure the applicable settings.
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Click the Log Settings > Advanced Settings page.
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Configure the applicable settings.
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Click OK.
Notes:
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The new Multi-Domain Server automatically synchronizes with all existing Multi-Domain Servers and Multi-Domain Log Servers. The synchronization operation can take some time to complete, during which a notification indicator shows in the task information area.
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It is not supported to move the Secondary Multi-Domain Server from one Management High Availability environment to another Management High Availability environment. If you disconnect the existing Secondary Multi-Domain Server from one Management High Availability environment and connect it to another, you must install it again from scratch as a Secondary Multi-Domain Server (Known Limitation PMTR-14327).
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For more information:
See the R81 Multi-Domain Security Management Administration Guide.