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CheckPoint 156-836, also known as the Check Point Certified Maestro Expert - R81 (CCME) certification exam, is a highly specialized exam designed to test an individual's skills and knowledge in working with Check Point's Maestro technology. Maestro is a revolutionary technology designed to help organizations scale their security infrastructure and manage it in a more efficient way. The CCME certification exam is best suited for security professionals who have already obtained the Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) and Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) certifications and are looking to further specialize in Check Point's Maestro technology.

CheckPoint 156-836 certification exam is designed to validate the knowledge and skills of IT professionals in deploying and managing Check Point Maestro, a network security orchestration solution. Check Point Certified Maestro Expert - R81 (CCME) certification exam is designed for individuals who have already obtained the Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) certification and have experience in managing Check Point products. Check Point Certified Maestro Expert - R81 (CCME) certification exam tests the candidate's knowledge in network segmentation, traffic management, and deployment of Maestro gateways.

NEW QUESTION # 46
Which licenses should be issued for the Orchestrator?

A. The Orchestrator is considered a Management server, hence it's licensed the same way
B. The Orchestrator requires NGTX license
C. Depends on Software Blades enabled on connected appliances
D. No licenses are required for Orchestrator

Answer: D

Explanation:
Orchestrators in many network environments do not require separate licenses, as they primarily function to manage and distribute network traffic.
References
*Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X Courseware, Module 1: Introduction to Check Point Maestro, Lesson 1.2: Maestro Licensing, page 1-8
*Check Point R81 Maestro Administration Guide, Chapter 1: Introduction to Check Point Maestro, Section:
Maestro Licensing, page 1-6
*Activation of a Quantum Maestro Orchestrator - Check Point Software

NEW QUESTION # 47
What kinds of transceivers are supported on Orchestrator MHO-140?

A. SFP+, SFP28, QSFP
B. SFP, SFP+, SFP28
C. SFP, SFP+, QSFP, QSFP28
D. SFP, QSFP, QSFP28

Answer: B

Explanation:
Explanation
According to the Maestro Hyperscale Orchestrator Datasheet1, the Orchestrator MHO-140 supports the following transceiver types: SFP, SFP+, SFP28. These transceivers can be used for the management, uplink, and downlink ports of the Orchestrator. The SFP transceivers support 1 GbE, the SFP+ transceivers support 10 GbE, and the SFP28 transceivers support 25 GbE.
References:
*Maestro Expert (CCME) Course - Check Point Software, page 42
*Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X - Global Knowledge, course outline3
*Maestro Hyperscale Orchestrator Datasheet - Check Point Software, page 2

NEW QUESTION # 48
Logs without a dedicated log file can be found in

A. $RTDIR/log/junk.log
B. $FWDIR/log/fw.log
C. /var/log/messages
D. /var/log/junk.log.dbg

Answer: C

Explanation:
Explanation
The /var/log/messages file is a general system log file that contains information about various system events, such as booting, shutdown, cron jobs, kernel messages, and other system services. Logs without a dedicated log file can be found in this file, as well as some Maestro Gaia Clishcommands that are not saved in the
/var/log/command_logger.log file.
References
*Maestro Audit Logs - Where are they? - Check Point CheckMates1
*sk172923: The /var/log/messages file does not save Maestro Gaia Clish commands2
*Maestro Expert (CCME) Course - Check Point Software, page 33

NEW QUESTION # 49
What cannot be learned from the output of lldpctl?

A. Distribution mode
B. Serial number of Appliance
C. Appliance model
D. Orchestrator's IP

Answer: A

Explanation:
Explanation
The lldpctl command is a tool to display information about the devices discovered by the Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) on all ports of the Maestro Orchestrator and the Security Group Members. LLDP is a protocol that enables devices to exchange information about their identity, capabilities, and configuration.
LLDP can help to discover the topology and connectivity of the Maestro environment. The output of lldpctl can show the serial number, appliance model, and orchestrator's IP of the connected devices, but it cannot show the distribution mode of the Security Group. The distribution mode is the algorithm that determines how the Maestro Orchestrator distributes the traffic among the Security Group Members. To view the distribution mode, other commands such as asg monitor or asg stat can be used.
References
*Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X Courseware, Module 4: Using the Command Line Interface and WebUI, Lesson 4.2: LLDP, page 4-9
*Check Point R81 Maestro Administration Guide, Chapter 3: Working with Security Group Modules, Section:
LLDP, page 3-9
*Check Point R81 Maestro Administration Guide, Chapter 2: Maestro Security Groups, Section: Traffic Distribution, page 2-7
*Maestro basic setup documentation - Page 2 - Check Point CheckMates
*Log and Configuration Files - Check Point Software

NEW QUESTION # 50
What is the maximum number of Appliances within the same Security Group?

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3

Answer: A

Explanation:
Explanation
The maximum number of appliances within the same security group is 31. This is because a security group can have up to 31 Security Group Modules (SGMs) of the same or different models, and each SGM is an appliance that runs the Check Point software. A security group can span across multiple chassis, and each chassis can have up to 16 SGMs. However, the total number of SGMs in a security group cannot exceed 31.
References:
*Maestro Expert (CCME) Course - Check Point Software, page 51
*Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X - Global Knowledge, course outline

NEW QUESTION # 51
In a dual MHO environment, MHO1 and MHO2 are connected to the SGM line cards in which way?

A. MHO 1 is connected to the even-numbered ports, while MHO2 is connected to odd-numbered ports.
B. MHO 1 is connected to the odd-numbered ports, while MHO2 is connected to even-numbered ports.
C. MHO1 and MHO2 are connected to the line cards in any order administrators see fit.
D. MHO1 and MHO2 are connected to the SGMs using the Sync cable.

Answer: A

Explanation:
The correct way to connect MHO1 and MHO2 to the SGM line cards in a dual MHO environment is to use the even-numbered ports for MHO1 and the odd-numbered ports for MHO2. This is to ensure that each SGM has two downlinks to each MHO, and that the downlinks are balanced across the different NICs and links.
This provides redundancy and high availability for the traffic flow between the SGMs and the MHOs.
References
*R81.20 Maestro Cheat Sheet version 7 - Check Point CheckMates, page 2
*Maestro Expert (CCME) Course - Check Point Software, page 18
*Maestro Technical Training, Module 2: Maestro Security Groups and the Single Management Object, slide 16

NEW QUESTION # 52
Layer 4 distribution is enabled by default in Maestro. Which is not a scenario when you would want to leave this enabled?

A. When there is a heavy imbalance of traffic between the SGMs that are members of the same SG.
B. When the SG is NATing a very high percentage of traffic passing through it.
C. When dynamic routing protocols, such as BGP or OSPF are used.
D. When there is a large number of source ports in use by protocols such as HTTP, HTTPS, and DNS.

Answer: C

Explanation:
Explanation
This is the correct answer because Layer 4 distribution is not recommended when dynamic routing protocols are used in Maestro. Layer 4 distribution is a feature that adds the source and/or destination ports to the distribution equation, which can improve the load balancing among the SGMs. However, it can also cause issues with the correction layer, which is a mechanism that ensures the packets are processed by the correct SGM. Dynamic routing protocols, such as BGP or OSPF, use specific ports to exchange routing information and establish neighbor relationships. If Layer 4 distribution is enabled, it can interfere with the routing protocol packets and cause routing instability or failures.
References
*Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X Courseware, Module 2: Maestro Security Groups, Lesson 2.4: Traffic Flow, page 2-20
*Check Point R81 Maestro Administration Guide, Chapter 2: Maestro Security Groups, Section: Traffic Distribution, page 2-8
*Layer 4 Distribution - Yes or No? - Check Point CheckMates
*Support, Support Requests, Training ... - Check Point Software

NEW QUESTION # 53
In case of Correction, where is information about Owner stored?

A. In Correction table of Target Appliance
B. In Connection tables of all Appliances participating in Correction Layer flow
C. In Connection table of Target Appliances
D. In Correction tables of all Appliances participating in Correction Layer flow

Answer: D

Explanation:
Explanation
The Correction Layer is a mechanism that handles asymmetric connections in systems with several cluster members. It allows traffic flow to be handled by a single cluster member, even if the flow is asymmetric1 The Correction Layer works as follows:
*When a packet arrives at a cluster member, it checks if it is the owner of the connection. If yes, it processes the packet normally. If not, it checks the Correction table to find the owner of the connection.
*If the owner is found in the Correction table, the packet is forwarded to the owner with a Correction Layer header. The owner then processes the packet and removes the Correction Layer header before sending it to the destination.
*If the owner is not found in the Correction table, the packet is forwarded to the Maestro Orchestrator (MHO) with a Correction Layer header. The MHO then checks its own Correction table to find the owner of the connection. If the owner is found, the MHO forwards the packet to the owner with a Correction Layer header.
If the owner is not found, the MHO drops the packet and sends an ICMP error message to the source.
*The Correction tables are updated by the MHO whenever a new connection is established or an existing connection is terminated. The MHO sends Correction Layer messages to all clustermembers to inform them about the owner of each connection2

NEW QUESTION # 54
What does the lldpctl command do?

A. Show all devices discovered by LLDP protocol on uplink ports
B. Show all devices discovered by LLDP protocol on downlink ports
C. Show all devices discovered by LLDP protocol on all ports
D. Discover orchestrators

Answer: C

NEW QUESTION # 55
What happens if the SMO Master fails?

A. A failover will occur on the MHO and traffic will continue to pass.
B. The Backup SMO Master will take over in the event of a failure with the SMO Master.
C. The Security Group will no longer pass traffic and the issue must be resolved with the SMO Master.
D. The next SGM with the current lowest SGM ID assumes the role of the SMO Master.

Answer: B

Explanation:
The SMO Master is the SGM that is responsible for managing the Security Group and communicating with the MHO. If the SMO Master fails, the Backup SMO Master, which is the SGM with the next lowest SGM ID, will take over the role of the SMO Master and ensure the continuity of the Security Group operations.
References = Maestro Expert (CCME) Course - Check Point Software, page 14; Check Point Accredited Maestro Expert - New exam a... - Check Point CheckMates, page 1.

NEW QUESTION # 56
What cannot be a reason for "Failed to get remote orchestrator interfaces" error message, when clicking on
"Orchestrator" in WebUI

A. Single orchestrator environment, but configured Orchestrator amount is 2
B. No Sync between orchestrators
C. One orchestrator only, but Orchestrator amount is 2 or no Sync in between orchestrators
D. Remote orchestrator has no empty interfaces

Answer: D

Explanation:
Explanation
One of the possible reasons for the "Failed to get remote orchestrator interfaces" error message, when clicking on "Orchestrator" in WebUI, is that the remote orchestrator has no empty interfaces that can be assigned to a security group. This can happen if all the interfaces on the remote orchestrator are already part of configured security groups, or if the remote orchestrator has no physical interfaces at all. In this case, the WebUI cannot display the unassigned interfaces of the remote orchestrator, and shows the error message.
References
*Not able to see unassigned interfaces on checkpoint Orchestrator
*Maestro 140 not detecting Interfaces
*Maestro Expert (CCME) Course - Check Point Software, page

NEW QUESTION # 57
What is the Orchestrator?

A. Network Switch
B. None of above
C. Load balancer
D. Manager of compute and network resources, load balancer and network switch

Answer: D

Explanation:
Explanation
The Orchestrator is a Maestro component that manages the compute and network resources of the Security Group Modules (SGMs) in a Security Group. It also acts as a load balancer and a network switch, distributing traffic among the SGMs and connecting them to the customer's network infrastructure.
References:
*Maestro Expert (CCME) Course - Check Point Software, page 41
*Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X - Global Knowledge, course outline

NEW QUESTION # 58
Multiple SGs can exist in a Dual Site environment. Each SG can be configured in one of three ways. Which is not one of those ways?

A. Two MHOs at same site connected to remote site MHOs via single switch.
B. Two MHOs at same site connected to remote site MHOs via two different switches.
C. Two MHOs connected to two MHOs via load balancers.
D. Direct connectivity between Remote Site MHOs.2

Answer: C

Explanation:
This is not one of the ways to configure a Security Group in a Dual Site environment, because load balancers are not required or supported for the inter-site communication between the Maestro Orchestrators (MHOs).
The MHOs use the Site-Sync port and VLANs to synchronize the resources and connections across the sites.
The three valid scenarios for Dual Site configuration are:
*Direct connectivity between remote site Orchestrators: This scenario requires two orchestrators, one for each site, and a direct connection between them using the site-sync port.
*Two orchestrators on the same site are connected to the remote site orchestrators through two different switches: This scenario requires four orchestrators, two for each site, and a connection between them using the site-sync port and two external switches that support QinQ and MTU increment.
*Two orchestrators on the same site are connected to the remote site orchestrators through one switch: This scenario also requires four orchestrators, two for each site, and a connection between them using the site-sync port and one external switch that support QinQ and MTU increment.
References =
*Maestro Dual Site configuration with a direct connection through L2 switches
*[Dual Site Single Maestro Hyperscale Orchestrator Cluster (Dual Site Single MHO Redundancy)]
*[Maestro Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)]

NEW QUESTION # 59
What is the purpose of RJ-45 connectors located at the front panel of the Orchestrator MHO-170?

A. Two Out-of-band interfaces for access to Orchestrator itself
B. Reserved for internal purposes. Not in use
C. 1Gbps connectivity for Security Groups
D. Out-of-band interface for access to Orchestrator itself and Serial Console connector

Answer: D

Explanation:
The RJ-45 connectors located at the front panel of the Orchestrator MHO-170 are used for out-of-band management and serial console access. One of them is a 1Gbps RJ-45 port that provides an out-of-band interface for accessing the Orchestrator itself for configuration and management purposes. The other one is a RJ-45 serial console port that provides a command-line interface for initial setup and troubleshooting.
References
*Maestro Hyperscale Orchestrator Datasheet - Check Point Software1, page 2
*Quantum Maestro Getting Started Guide - Check Point CheckMates, page 4

NEW QUESTION # 60
What is the command 'asg diag' used for?

A. Asg diag is used for system backup
B. Asg diag is used for creating traffic flow diagrams
C. Asg diag used for system diagnostics on Chassis only. It does not exist on Maestro
D. Asg diag is used for system diagnostics

Answer: D

Explanation:
The asg diag command is used for system diagnostics on both Maestro and Chassis systems. The asg diag command can perform various tests and checks on the system components, such as hardware, software, network, clock, ARP, and more. The asg diag command can help identify and troubleshoot any issues or errors that may affect the system functionality or performance.
References =
*Check Point Maestro R81.X Administration Guide, page 66, section "asg diag" 1
*Check Point Maestro R81.X Getting Started Guide, page 28, section "asg diag" 2
*Check Point Maestro Under the Hood presentation by Lari Luoma, slide 25
1: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/2031661/Check-Point-Maestro-R80-20sp.html 2: https://sc1.
checkpoint.com/documents/R81/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R81_Maestro_GettingStarted/html_frameset.htm
2: https://community.checkpoint.com/fyrhh23835/attachments/fyrhh23835/maestro/1191/1/Check%20Mates%
20Maestro%20under%20the%20hood%202022.pptx

NEW QUESTION # 61
What is one benefit of a Dual MHO environment?

A. Dual MHOs can be used to achieve increased scalability and redundancy.
.
B. Dual MHOs provide redundancy to the Maestro environment by increasing throughput by at least 50 percent.
C. Dual MHOs allow better synchronization to occur between SGMs.
D. Dual MHOs allow additional SGMs to be added to the SG.

Answer: A

Explanation:
Explanation
One of the benefits of a Dual MHO environment is that it can provide both scalability and redundancy to the Maestro system. Scalability means that the system can handle more traffic and SGMs as the demand grows, and redundancy means that the system can survive the failure of one or more components without losing functionality or performance. Dual MHOs can achieve these benefits by distributing the load and the management tasks among two orchestrators, and by providing backup and failover mechanisms for each other.
References
*Maestro Expert (CCME) Course - Check Point Software, page 251
*CheckPoint Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) - Skillzcafe, page 22
*Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X, page 23

NEW QUESTION # 62
What command can be run to show which SGM is selected to receive traffic?

A. g_tcpdump
B. asg monitor
C. dxl calc
D. asg calc

Answer: D

Explanation:
Explanation
The asg calc command is a tool to show which SGM is selected to receive traffic based on the distribution mode and the packet parameters. It takes the port number, the source IP, the destination IP, and optionally the source port and the destination port as arguments and returns the SGM ID and the hash value. For example, asg calc 1 10.0.0.1 20.0.0.2 1234 80 will show which SGM will receive the traffic from 10.0.0.1:1234 to
20.0.0.2:80 on port 1.
References
*Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X Courseware, Module 4: Using theCommand Line Interface and WebUI, Lesson 4.1: asg calc, page 4-5
*Check Point R81 Maestro Administration Guide, Chapter 4: Using the Command Line Interface and WebUI, Section: asg calc, page 4-5
*asg calc - Check Point Software

NEW QUESTION # 63
Which blade configuration files should be backed up on the SG if upgrading from R80.30SP or earlier?

A. Mobile Access configuration files.
B. fwkern.conf files.
C. VPN configuration files
D. IPS configuration files

Answer: D

Explanation:
Explanation
References
*Maestro R80.30SP Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator, Section: Important Notes
*Check Point Maestro R80.30SP with Gaia 3.10, Section: Known Limitations
*Check Point SNMP MIB files, Section: Revision History

NEW QUESTION # 64
What type of cluster can a Security Group can be compared to?

A. VSLS
B. Active / Standby
C. Active / Backup
D. Load Sharing Active / Active

Answer: D

Explanation:
Explanation
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.
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

NEW QUESTION # 65
What happens when you make changes from Clish on the SMO Master?

A. The changes are synchronized to the MHO as a backup.
B. Changes are applied to all members in the SG.
C. The changes are synchronized to the SMS/MDS as a backup.
D. Changes are only applied on the SMO Master.

Answer: D

Explanation:
Explanation
References
*Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X Courseware, Module 2: Maestro Security Groups, Lesson 2.2: Security Group Configuration, page 2-10
*Check Point R81 Maestro Administration Guide, Chapter 2: Maestro Security Groups, Section: Security Group Configuration, page 2-9
*Security Group Configuration - Check Point Software

NEW QUESTION # 66
What type of license is required for an MHO?

A. The MHO requires a VSX license.
B. The MHO requires a NGTP license.
C. A license is needed for each attached SGM.
D. The MHO does not require a license.

Answer: D

Explanation:
Explanation
The MHO (Maestro Hyperscale Orchestrator) does not require a license by itself, but each SGM (Security Group Module) that is attached to the MHO needs a license. The license type depends on the features and blades that are enabled on the SGM. For example, if the SGM is running VSX, it needs a VSX license.
References:
*Maestro Expert (CCME) Course - Check Point Software, page 71
*Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X - Global Knowledge, course outline

NEW QUESTION # 67
Splitter cannot be used _______

A. To connect single port on orchestrator to the same Appliance
B. To connect single port on Appliance to multiple ports on the orchestrator
C. To connect single port on orchestrator to multiple Appliances
D. To connect single port on orchestrator to multiple port on external switch

Answer: A

NEW QUESTION # 68
What is the default Distribution mode?

A. User
B. Network
C. Manual-General
D. Auto-topology

Answer: D

Explanation:
Explanation
Auto-topology is the default distribution mode for Maestro Security Groups. In this mode, the Orchestrator assigns packets to a Security Group Member based on the topology of the port defined in the gateway object.
Each port is either in user mode or network mode depending on the topology. User mode means that the port is connected to the internal network and network mode means that the port is connected to the external network.
The Orchestrator uses a hash function to map each source IP or destination IP to a specific SGM, depending on the mode of the port. This mode ensures that all packets with the same source IP or destination IP are processed by the same SGM, regardless of the port or protocol.
References
*Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X Courseware, Module 2: Maestro Security Groups, Lesson 2.4: Traffic Flow, page 2-18
*Check Point R81 Maestro Administration Guide, Chapter 2: Maestro Security Groups, Section: Traffic Distribution, page 2-7
*Lari Luoma | Lead Consultant | Maestro SME | Check Point Evangelist1, slide 16

NEW QUESTION # 69
There are two 10Gbps dual-port NIC installed on a 6800 appliance. Which interfaces should be connected to Orchestrator 1 for downlinks' intra-orchestrator redundancy when using two Orchestrators?

A. Port 1 in Slot 2 and Port 2 in Slot 1
B. Port 1 in Slot 1 and Port 1 in Slot 2
C. Any pair of available ports
D. Port 1 in Slot 1 and Port 2 in Slot 1

Answer: B

Explanation:
Explanation
The correct interfaces to connect to Orchestrator 1 for downlinks' intra-orchestrator redundancy when using two Orchestrators are Port 1 in Slot 1 and Port 1 in Slot 2. This is because each slot represents a different NIC, and each port represents a different physical link. By connecting two ports from different slots, the appliance can have redundant connections to the same orchestrator, and avoid a single point of failure in case of a NIC or link failure.
References
*Check Point 156-835 Certification Flashcards | Quizlet1
*Maestro Expert (CCME) Course - Check Point Software, page 182
*Maestro Technical Training, Module 2: Maestro Security Groups and the Single Management Object, slide
163

NEW QUESTION # 70
What is the purpose of Management ports located on the Rear Panel of the Orchestrator MHO-140?

A. Out-of-band interfaces for access to Orchestrator itself
B. Additional ports used as uplinks
C. Reserved for internal purposes. Not in use.
D. 1Gbps connectivity for Security Groups

Answer: A

Explanation:
The Management ports located on the Rear Panel of the Orchestrator MHO-140 are out-of-band interfaces that provide access to the Orchestrator itself for configuration and management purposes. They are not used for traffic distribution or connectivity to the Security Groups or the external networks. They are 1Gbps RJ-45 ports that can be connected to a switch or a router.
References
*Maestro Hyperscale Orchestrator Datasheet - Check Point Software1, page 2
*Quantum Maestro Getting Started Guide - Check Point CheckMates2, page 4

NEW QUESTION # 71
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The Check Point Maestro solution is a network security orchestration platform that enables organizations to manage their security infrastructure in a distributed and scalable manner. The solution provides centralized management, automation, and orchestration of security policies across multiple gateways, enabling organizations to achieve optimal security and performance. The Check Point Certified Maestro Expert - R81 (CCME) certification is designed to validate an individual's expertise in managing the Check Point Maestro solution, making him/her a valuable asset for organizations looking to deploy and manage complex security infrastructure using the Check Point Maestro solution.

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