A Security Group (SG) in Check Point Maestro is comparable to a Load Sharing Active/Active cluster. This is because a Security Group consists of multiple Security Group Members (SGMs) that actively share the traffic load, provide high availability, and ensure scalability. Each SGM processes traffic according to the Security Group policy and synchronizes its state with other members, similar to how a Load Sharing Active/Active cluster distributes traffic across multiple nodes.
Exact Extract:
“A Security Group can be compared to a Load Sharing Active/Active cluster because it consists of multiple Security Group Members that share the traffic load and provide high availability and scalability. Each Security Group Member is an active firewall that processes traffic according to the Security Group policy and synchronizes its state with other members. The Maestro Orchestrator acts as a load balancer that distributes the traffic among the Security Group Members based on their capacity and availability.”
—Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X Courseware, Module 2: Maestro Security Groups, Lesson 2.1: Introduction to Security Groups, page 2-4
—Check Point R81 Maestro Administration Guide, Chapter 2: Maestro Security Groups, Section: Security Group Overview, page 2-3
Explanation of Options:
A. Load Sharing Active / Active: Correct, as the Security Group operates like a Load Sharing Active/Active cluster, with all SGMs actively processing traffic and sharing the load, as described in the documentation.
B. VSLS: Incorrect, as Virtual System Load Sharing (VSLS) is a specific Check Point clustering mode for Virtual Systems, not directly comparable to a Security Group’s architecture.
C. Active / Backup: Incorrect, as this implies only one node is active while others are passive, which does not align with the active load-sharing nature of Security Groups.
D. Active / Standby: Incorrect, as this also implies a single active node with standby nodes, whereas all SGMs in a Security Group are active.
[References:, Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X Courseware, Module 2: Maestro Security Groups, Lesson 2.1: Introduction to Security Groups, page 2-4, Check Point R81 Maestro Administration Guide, Chapter 2: Maestro Security Groups, Section: Security Group Overview, page 2-3, , , , ]
