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Training Course Summary:

This course offers in depth training on deploying and managing Check Point's VPN-1/FireWall-1 VSX. Students will learn to configure security policies for multiple customers that will be enforced on a single gateway using the Multi-Domain Graphical User Interface (MDG). Students will also learn how to deploy a VSX Gateway in a VLAN-enabled environment and how to configure VSX Gateway High Availability.

Pre-Requisites:

VPN-1/FireWall-1 Management I - NG, VPN-1/FireWall-1 Management II - NG, and Managing Multiple Sites Using Provider-1 NG, or equivalent knowledge and experience

Who Should Attend:

Systems administrators, security managers and network engineers implementing VSX in an enterprise setting, and individuals challenging exam 156-811. Please note that exams 156-810 and 156-811 are required to achieve the Check Point Certified Managed Service Expert Plus VSX (CCMSE Plus VSX) certification.

Training Course Overview/Content:

Chapter 1: Introduction to Check Point's VSX Training

VSX Course Layout
Chapter 2: VSX Architecture and Deployment

VSX Overview
VSX Gateway Security Enforcement
Virtual System Technology
Deployment Scenarios
Chapter 3: VSX Management Server Installation and Configuration

Managing the VSX Gateway
VSX Management Minimum Requirements
Management Tools
CMA Management
Chapter 4: VSX Gateway Installation and Configuration

VSX's Gateway Virtual Topology
VSX Gateway Minimum Requirements
Management Virtual Systems
Virtual Routers
Management Server Communication
System Virtualization
Chapter 5: VSX and VLAN Tagging

VLAN Technology
VLAN Configuration in VSX Environment
Chapter 6: Configuring VSX Gateway High Availability

VSX Gateway High Availability
VSX State Synchronization
Chapter 7: Appendix A: VSX Diagnostic Tools and Troubleshooting Tips

fw VSX Commands
cpstat Commands
fw Commands
Troubleshooting Tips
Chapter 8: Appendix B: Licensing the VSX Gateway from SmartUpdate

Policy Installation failure
Chapter 9: Glossary

Chapter 10: Bibliography