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CheckPoint 156-587 Exam - Topic 4 Question 16 Discussion

Where do you enable log indexing on the SMS?
C) SMS object under 'Logs'
A) SMS object under 'Other'
B) SMS object under 'Advanced'
D) SMS object under 'General Properties'

CheckPoint 156-587 Exam - Topic 4 Question 16 Discussion

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Question #: 16
Topic #: 4
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Where do you enable log indexing on the SMS?

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Log indexing is a feature that enables faster and more efficient log searches in SmartLog and SmartEvent. To enable log indexing on the Security Management Server (SMS), you need to edit the SMS object in SmartConsole and go to the ''Logs'' tab.There you can configure the log indexing settings, such as the index location, the index size, the index frequency, and the index retention123.Reference:

1: CCTE Courseware, Module 2: Advanced Logs and Monitoring, Slide 9

2: Check Point R81 Logging and Monitoring Administration Guide, Chapter 2: Log Indexing, Page 17

3: Check Point R81 Logging and Monitoring Administration Guide, Chapter 2: Log Indexing, Page 18


by Caitlin at Jul 30, 2025, 03:49 AM

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Janessa
7 months ago
Definitely 'General Properties'!
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Dusti
7 months ago
I thought it was in 'Logs'...
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Alline
7 months ago
No way, it's not in 'Other', right?
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Marge
8 months ago
Wait, are you guys sure about this?
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Curt
8 months ago
It's under 'Advanced' for sure!
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Magdalene
8 months ago
I definitely recall something about 'Other', but I can't remember if that was for log indexing specifically.
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Kristeen
8 months ago
I'm a bit confused; I thought it was in 'General Properties', but now I'm second-guessing myself.
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Ilona
9 months ago
I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I feel like 'Logs' could be the right choice.
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Talia
9 months ago
I think log indexing might be under 'Advanced', but I'm not completely sure.
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Glen
9 months ago
Based on my experience, I believe the correct answer is 'SMS object under 'General Properties'. That's where I usually find settings related to logging and indexing.
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Jacklyn
9 months ago
Ah, I remember seeing this in the 'Logs' section of the SMS object. That's where I would look to enable log indexing.
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Lorrie
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I'll need to double-check the documentation to see where exactly log indexing is configured.
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Felicidad
9 months ago
I think it's probably under the 'Advanced' section of the SMS object, but I'm not totally sure.
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Merri
11 months ago
I remember enabling it under 'General Properties'.
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Thora
11 months ago
I'm pretty sure it's under 'Logs', that's where all the log-related settings are usually found.
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Miriam
10 months ago
I believe it's under 'Logs' as well.
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Marci
10 months ago
I think it's under 'Logs'.
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Lorean
11 months ago
I believe it's under 'Advanced'.
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Raylene
11 months ago
I think it's under 'Logs'.
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