cpconfig

Description

This command starts the Check Point Configuration Tool.

This utility configures specific settings for the installed Check Point products.

Syntax

cpconfig

Note - On a 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., run the "mdsconfig" command.

Menu Options

Note - The options shown depend on the configuration and installed products.

Menu Option	Description
Licenses and contracts	Manages Check Point licenses and contracts on this server.
Administrator	Configures Check Point system administrators for this server.
GUI Clients	Configures the GUI clients that can use 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 connect to this server.
SNMP Extension	Obsolete. Do not use this option anymore. To configure SNMP, see the R81 Gaia Administration Guide - Chapter System Management - Section SNMP.
Random Pool	Configures the RSA keys, to be used by Gaia Check Point security operating system that combines the strengths of both SecurePlatform and IPSO operating systems. Operating System.
Certificate Authority	Initializes the Internal Certificate Authority (ICA Internal Certificate Authority. A component on Check Point Management Server that issues certificates for authentication.) and configures the Certificate Authority's (CA) Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN).
Certificate's Fingerprint	Shows the ICA's Fingerprint. This fingerprint is a text string derived from the server's ICA certificate. This fingerprint verifies the identity of the server when you connect to it with SmartConsole.
Automatic start of Check Point Products	Shows and controls which of the installed Check Point products start automatically during boot.
Exit	Exits from the Check Point Configuration Tool.

Example - Menu on a Security Management Server

[Expert@MyMGMT:0]# cpconfig
This program will let you re-configure
your Check Point Security Management Server configuration.
 
 
Configuration Options:
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(1) Licenses and contracts
(2) Administrator
(3) GUI Clients
(4) SNMP Extension
(5) Random Pool
(6) Certificate Authority
(7) Certificate's Fingerprint
(8) Automatic start of Check Point Products
 
(9) Exit
 
Enter your choice (1-9) :