Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) R81 — Question 232

Due to high CPU workload on the Security Gateway, the security administrator decided to purchase a new multicore CPU to replace the existing single core CPU. After installation, is the administrator required to perform any additional tasks?

Answer options

• A. After upgrading the hardware, increase the number of kernel instances using cpconfig
• B. Hyperthreading must be enabled in the bios to use CoreXL
• C. Run cprestart from clish
• D. Administrator does not need to perform any task. Check Point will make use of the newly installed CPU and Cores.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as increasing the number of kernel instances with cpconfig is necessary to optimize performance with the new multicore CPU. Option B is incorrect because enabling hyperthreading is not mandatory for CoreXL to function. Option C is also not required, and option D is wrong since the system does not automatically utilize the new CPU without additional configuration.