Licensing VSX

Check Point software is activated with a license key. To obtain a license key, register the certificate key (that appears on the back of the software media pack) with the Check Point User Center. The certificate key is used to generate a license key for the products that you are either evaluating or purchasing. To purchase the required Check Point products, contact your reseller.

VSX Licenses

Each VSX Gateway or VSX Cluster Member requires its own license, bound to the VSX Gateway or VSX Cluster Member IP address. Each VSX Gateway or VSX Cluster license covers a predefined number of Virtual Systems (3, 10, 25, and 50), and these licenses (except for 3) are cumulative. The VSX licenses are applied in addition to the Security Gateway license (container and Software Blades).

Upgrading Licenses

Before upgrading a Security Gateway or Security Management Server to R82, you need to have a valid support contract that includes software upgrade and major releases registered to your Check Point User Center account. The Security Management Server stores the contract file and downloads it to Security Gateways during the upgrade. By verifying your status with the User Center, the contract file enables you to easily remain compliant with current Check Point licensing standards.

The Trial Period

When installing a Check Point product for the first time, users receive a 15 day trial period, during which the product is fully functional. Once the trial period expires, you must purchase and install the appropriate permanent product licenses. During the trial period, you can configure up to 25 Virtual Systems.