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CheckPoint 156-587 Exam - Topic 8 Question 25 Discussion

You found out that $FWDIR/Iog/fw.log is constantly growing in size at a Security Gateway, what is the reason?
B) Its not a problem the gateways is logging connections and also sessions
A) TCP state logging is enabled
C) fw.log can grow when GW does not have space in logging directory
D) The GW is logging locally

CheckPoint 156-587 Exam - Topic 8 Question 25 Discussion

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Topic #: 8
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You found out that $FWDIR/Iog/fw.log is constantly growing in size at a Security Gateway, what is the reason?

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by Brock at Apr 11, 2026, 04:38 AM

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Ceola
3 days ago
C) I think it can also grow if there's no space in the logging directory.
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Louvenia
8 days ago
Totally agree, B) It's just logging connections, no biggie.
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Lorrine
13 days ago
A) TCP state logging is enabled for sure.
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Loren
19 days ago
I think it's a mix of A and D, honestly.
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Ilona
24 days ago
D) Logging locally can definitely cause that.
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Elliott
29 days ago
C) Wait, what? The log can grow if there's no space?
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Tasia
3 months ago
Totally agree, B) It's just normal logging activity.
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Van
3 months ago
A) TCP state logging is enabled for sure.
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Brigette
3 months ago
I feel like option D might be relevant too, since local logging can lead to larger log files. I need to think this through more.
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Delsie
3 months ago
I vaguely recall that if the gateway runs out of space, it could affect logging. Is that what option C is getting at?
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Ty
4 months ago
I think option B makes sense because logging connections and sessions is normal, right? But how much is too much?
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Melvin
4 months ago
I remember something about TCP state logging, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the main reason for the log growth.
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