Checkpoint Updated 156-315.81 Exam Questions and Answers by gus

 SNX (SSL Network Extender) is a thin VPN client installed on an endpoint user computer that provides secure remote access to a corporate network. It can be used with Mobile Access blade or the IPsec VPN blade via the Mobile Access or SNX portals1. SNX has two modes: Network Mode and Application Mode2.

Network Mode: In this mode, SNX creates a virtual network adapter on the endpoint computer and assigns it an IP address from the internal network. This allows the endpoint computer to access all the resources on the internal network as if it was physically connected to it. Network Mode supports all IP-based applications, including TCP and UDP applications2.

Application Mode: In this mode, SNX does not create a virtual network adapter on the endpoint computer, but instead intercepts the traffic of specific applications and forwards it to the Security Gateway. Application Mode supports only TCP-based applications that are defined in the Mobile Access policy. Application Mode is useful when Network Mode is not supported or when granular control over the applications is required2.

References: : SSL Network Extender : SNX Modes

Mobile Access Portal is a clientless solution that provides secure web access to corporate resources from any device and any browser. Mobile Access Portal uses SSL encryption and authentication to protect the data and the identity of the users. Mobile Access Portal supports various types of web applications, such as webmail, file shares, intranet sites, and web-based applications.

The references are:

• Check Point Certified Security Expert R81.20 (CCSE) Core Training, slide 15
• Check Point R81 Mobile Access Blade Administration Guide, page 7
• [Check Point Mobile Access Software Blade]

Security Gateway Clusters in Load Sharing mode are not supported by the Central Deployment feature in R81.20 SmartConsole. According to the Check Point R81.20 Known Limitations article1, Central Deployment in SmartConsole does not support:

• Connection from SmartConsole Client to the Management Server through a proxy server. In this case, use the applicable API command
• ClusterXL in Load Sharing mode
• VRRP Cluster
• Installation of a package on a VSX VSLS Cluster that contains more than 3 members.
• On Multi-Domain Servers: Global Domain, or the MDS context
• Standalone server
• Standby Security Management Server or Multi-Domain Security Management
• Scalable Platforms 40000 / 60000
• SMB Appliances

The other options are supported by the Central Deployment feature in R81.20 SmartConsole. Dedicated Log Server, Dedicated SmartEvent Server, and Security Gateways/Clusters in ClusterXL HA new mode can be selected as targets for installing packages using the Central Deployment wizard.