CheckPoint 156-315.81 Exam - Topic 2 Question 67 Discussion

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Question #: 67
Topic #: 2

Which of the following statements is TRUE about R81 management plug-ins?

AThe plug-in is a package installed on the Security Gateway.

BInstalling a management plug-in requires a Snapshot, just like any upgrade process.

CA management plug-in interacts with a Security Management Server to provide new features and support for new products.

DUsing a plug-in offers full central management only if special licensing is applied to specific features of the plug-in.

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Suggested Answer: C

A management plug-in is a software component that interacts with a Security Management Server to provide new features and support for new products. A management plug-in can extend the functionality of SmartConsole, SmartDashboard, SmartView Monitor, SmartView Tracker, SmartEvent, SmartReporter, SmartProvisioning, SmartUpdate, and other management tools. A management plug-in can also add new objects, policies, rules, actions, reports, views, and wizards to the management system. Some examples of management plug-ins are CloudGuard Controller, SandBlast Agent, Endpoint Security Server, Threat Extraction for Web, etc.

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Micheline

3 months ago

D seems a bit off, isn’t central management always included?

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Lillian

3 months ago

I thought A was correct, but I guess not.

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Earnestine

3 months ago

Wait, do we really need a Snapshot for plug-ins? Sounds weird.

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Kina

3 months ago

Totally agree with C, it makes sense for new features.

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Ira

4 months ago

C is definitely true!

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Whitley

4 months ago

I recall that installing a management plug-in is indeed a process that requires a Snapshot, so I might lean towards option B being true.

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Lorrie

4 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the licensing part in option D. I thought plug-ins generally provided central management without needing special licenses.

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Daryl

4 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I feel like option C sounds right since it mentions new features and products.

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Thomasena

4 months ago

I think I remember that management plug-ins are related to the Security Management Server, but I'm not sure if they require a Snapshot like upgrades do.

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Sage

5 months ago

The question mentions something about licensing for specific features, so I'm not sure if that's related to central management. I'll have to think about that one a bit more.

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Willow

5 months ago

Okay, I think I've got it. The plug-in interacts with the Security Management Server to provide new features and support, so I'll choose option C.

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Werner

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused. I thought the plug-in interacted with the Security Management Server, but I'm not sure. I'll have to re-read the question carefully.

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Alline

5 months ago

I'm pretty confident about this one. The plug-in is installed on the Security Gateway, not the Security Management Server, so I'll go with option A.

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Raul

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about these management plug-ins. Are they plug-and-play like USB devices? *chuckles*

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Ines

6 months ago

B is definitely true. Installing a management plug-in requires a Snapshot, just like any upgrade process.

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Luz

7 months ago

I think the answer is C) A management plug-in interacts with a Security Management Server to provide new features and support for new products.

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Charlesetta

7 months ago

D sounds right to me. The plug-in offers full central management only if you have the right licensing for specific features.

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Rory

6 months ago

A) The plug-in is a package installed on the Security Gateway.

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Bulah

7 months ago

I think C is the correct answer. The management plug-in interacts with the Security Management Server to provide new features and support for new products.

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Pearline

6 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think B is the correct answer. Installing a management plug-in requires a Snapshot.

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Bette

7 months ago

I think it's D, using a plug-in offers full central management with special licensing.

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Della

7 months ago

I agree, C is the correct answer. The plug-in interacts with the Security Management Server.

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