Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R81 — Question 181

Which one of the following is the preferred licensing model? (Choose the best answer.)

Answer options

• A. Local licensing because it ties the package license to the IP-address of the gateway and has no dependency of the Security Management Server.
• B. Central licensing because it ties the package license to the IP-address of the Security Management Server and has no dependency on the gateway.
• C. Central licensing because it ties the package license to the MAC-address of the Security Management Server’s Mgmt-interface and has no dependency on the gateway.
• D. Local licensing because it ties the package license to the MAC-address of the gateway management interface and has no Security Management Server dependency.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because central licensing is advantageous as it links the license to the Security Management Server's IP-address, making management more efficient and reducing gateway dependency. Options A and D suggest local licensing, which can create issues with dependencies on individual gateways. Option C misidentifies the dependency on the MAC-address instead of the more efficient IP-address management method.