Introduction

Check Point has produced an operating system for use on x86 hardware to run its products. This purpose-built operating system is specifically hardened for network security purposes and tuned to operate Check Point Next Generation products on x86-based systems. SecurePlatform also provides exceptional throughput at a value price. This secure operating system includes the Performance Pack for Enterprise installations and boasts 3Gbps and higher throughput on a standard server-based platform.

SecurePlatform enables companies to utilize a high-performance platform without the worry of an additional license fee or support contract for the operating system. In addition, Check Point provides support for SecurePlatform, enabling the administrator to make a single support call for all nonhardware related issues.

This chapter provides SecurePlatform troubleshooting and functionality tips. We cover all the basic operations you will need to manage and maintain your SecurePlatform-based firewall, as well as troubleshoot the platform.

The Basics

In the first section of this chapter, we discuss the installation process using SecurePlatform FP3 Edition 2. We cover both installation options: the Web User Interface and the command line. Using the command line, you are required to use Check Point s restricted shell, CPShell. Lastly we discuss how you can grow your system by adding new packages to your SecurePlatform device as well as upgrading them. These are the basic requirements necessary for installing and maintaining a Check Point SecurePlatform system.