Introduction
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Terminology
The following terms are used in this guide:
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Security Gateway
: The security engine that enforces the organization's Security Policy and acts as
a security enforcement point.
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Security Policy
: The policy created by the system administrator that regulates the flow of incoming
and outgoing communication.
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Security Management Server
: The server used by the system administrator to manage the
Security Policy. The organization's databases and Security Policies are stored on the Security
Management Server and downloaded to the Security Gateway.
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SmartConsole
: GUI applications that are used to manage various aspects of Security Policy
enforcement.
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SmartDashboard
: A Legacy SmartConsole GUI application that is used by the system administrator
to create and manage specific settings for some Software Blades.
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Locally Managed Deployment
: When all Check Point components responsible for both the
management and enforcement of the Security Policy (the Security Management Server and the
Security Gateway) are installed on the same machine.
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Centrally Managed Deployment
: When the Security Gateway and the Security Management
Server are installed on separate machines.
