Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) R81.20 — Question 31

What does Backward Compatibility mean upgrading the Management Server and how can you check it?

Answer options

• A. The Management Server is able to manage older Gateways. The lowest supported version in the Installation and Upgrade Guide
• B. The Management Server is able to manage older Gateways. The lowest supported version is documented in the Release Notes
• C. You will be able to connect to older Management Server with the SmartConsole. The lowest supported version is documented in the Release Notes
• D. You will be able to connect to older Management Server with the SmartConsole. The lowest supported version is documented in the Installation and Upgrade Guide

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer, B, states that the Management Server can manage older Gateways and that the information about the lowest supported version is found in the Release Notes. Option A is incorrect because it refers to the Installation and Upgrade Guide instead of the Release Notes. Options C and D are incorrect as they relate to connecting to older Management Servers rather than managing older Gateways.