R81 VSX Administration Guide

vsx_util change_mgmt_ip

Description

Changes the VSX Virtual System Extension. Check Point virtual networking solution, hosted on a computer or cluster with virtual abstractions of Check Point Security Gateways and other network devices. These Virtual Devices provide the same functionality as their physical counterparts. Management IP address of a VSX Gateway Physical server that hosts VSX virtual networks, including all Virtual Devices that provide the functionality of physical network devices. It holds at least one Virtual System, which is called VS0. or VSX Cluster Member Security Gateway that is part of a cluster..

This command changes the Management IP address within the same subnet.

For more information, see sk92425.

Important - Before you run the vsx_util commands:

Back up the VSX environment. See sk100395: How to backup and restore VSX gateway.
You must close all 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. clients. Failure to do so may result in a database lock error.
On a Multi-Domain Security Management Server Dedicated Check Point server that runs Check Point software to manage the objects and policies in a Check Point environment within a single management Domain. Synonym: Single-Domain Security Management Server., you must switch to the context of the Main Domain Management Server Check Point Single-Domain Security Management Server or a Multi-Domain Security Management Server. that manages the VSX Gateway / VSX Cluster Two or more Security Gateways that work together in a redundant configuration - High Availability, or Load Sharing. object.

Use the command "mdsenv <IP Address or Name of Domain Management Server>".

Syntax

vsx_util change_mgmt_ip

Required Input

The applicable VSX Cluster object.
The applicable VSX Cluster Member object.
New management IP address.

Comments

Execute the command and follow the instructions on the screen.

30 October 2024

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