Connecting to a Domain Management Server

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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 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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In the Welcome screen, select a Domain from the list, and then click Proceed.
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SmartConsole opens with the active Domain Management Server
Check Point Single-Domain Security Management Server or a Multi-Domain Security Management Server. in the Gateways & Servers view.

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Connect with SmartConsole to the Multi-Domain Server.
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From the left tree, click Multi-Domain > Domains.
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Right-click the Active Domain Management Server
Virtual Security Management Server that manages Security Gateways for one Domain, as part of a Multi-Domain Security Management environment. Acronym: DMS. in the grid, and then select Connect to Domain Server.
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Note - In a Management High Availability deployment, you can only make changes to a Domain from the active Domain Management Server. The active Domain Management Server shows with a black icon. If you connect to a standby Domain Management Server (white icon), SmartConsole opens in the Read Only mode. |