Licenses Stored in the Licenses & Contracts Repository

When you add a license with SmartUpdateClosed Legacy Check Point GUI client used to manage licenses and contracts in a Check Point environment., it is stored in the Licenses & Contracts Repository.

The SmartUpdate provides a global view of all licenses available and all of the assigned licenses.

To activate the license once it is in the Repository, it has to be attached to a Security GatewayClosed Dedicated Check Point server that runs Check Point software to inspect traffic and enforce Security Policies for connected network resources. and registered with the Management ServerClosed Check Point Single-Domain Security Management Server or a Multi-Domain Security Management Server..

There are two license types available:

License Type

Instructions

Central

The Central license is the preferred method of licensing.

  • A Central license is tied to the IP address of the Management Server.

  • There is one IP address for all licenses.

  • The license remains valid if you change the IP address of the Security Gateway.

  • A license can be moved from one Check Point Security Gateway to another easily.

  • Maximum flexibility.

Local

The Local license is an older method of licensing that is still supported.

  • A Local license is tied to the IP address of the specific Security Gateway.

  • Cannot be transferred to a Security Gateway with a different IP address.