Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) R81.20 — Question 189

If the Active Security Management Server falls or if it becomes necessary to change the Active to Standby, the following steps must be taken to prevent data loss.

Providing the Active Security Management Server is responsive, which if these steps should NOT be performed:

Answer options

• A. Rename the hostname of the Standby member to match exactly the hostname of the Active member.
• B. Change the Active Security Management Server to Standby.
• C. Manually synchronize the Active and Standby Security Management Servers.
• D. Change the Standby Security Management Server to Active.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Option A is correct because renaming the hostname of the Standby member to match the Active member could lead to confusion and potential issues with server identification. Options B, C, and D are necessary steps that help in managing the servers properly and ensuring continuity without risk of data loss.