The different command sources that allow you to communicate with the API server are the SmartConsole GUI Console, mgmt._cli Tool, Gaia CLI, and Web Services. The SmartConsole GUI allows interaction within the application. The mgmt_cli tool can be used from different operating systems to send API commands. Gaia CLI is used for secure shell operations. Web Services allow sending commands over HTTPS.
To check if the API services are running on a Check Point management server, the correct command is 'api status'. This command provides the status of the API server, indicating whether it is running or not.
In Check Point R81.X, Security Gateway failover is designed to be an automatic procedure as it is essential for maintaining continuous network security and uptime. Security Management Server failover, on the other hand, typically requires a manual intervention to ensure proper synchronization and control over management operations. Therefore, the statement that Security Gateway failover is an automatic procedure but Security Management Server failover is a manual procedure is correct.
The most ideal Synchronization Status for Security Management Server High Availability deployment is 'Synchronized'. This status indicates that all servers are up-to-date and in agreement with each other, ensuring that the deployment is operating efficiently and securely. Other statuses like 'Never been synchronized', 'Collision', or 'Lagging' would indicate issues or discrepancies between the servers, which could compromise the effectiveness of the deployment.
When both members of the Management High Availability (HA) have different policies or databases, the state of the Management HA is referred to as 'Collision'. This term is used to indicate a conflict between the information on the two HA members, where they are not aligned or synchronized with each other.