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Using the First Time Configuration Wizard

Configuring Smart-1 Page 23

SmartEvent and SmartReporter Suite Installation Type

Configure the SmartEvent and Reporter Suite applications to run on the server.

SmartEvent: A system that reads logs and generates events based on an Event Policy. An IPS event-only

version is also available. SmartReporter is a system that reads logs and generates statistical and data

reports. Choose one or more of these server components:

 SmartReporter Server: Contains reports, report definitions and report schedules.

 SmartEvent Server: Holds the event (or IPS event) database, event queries, object values and policy

definition.

 SmartEvent Correlation Unit: An engine which reads logs and creates events.

For IPS Event Analysis, select both SmartEvent Server and SmartEvent Correlation Unit.

Web/SSH and GUI Clients Configuration

Define the clients that are allowed to connect to the Smart-1 appliance using a Web browser, SSH client, or

SmartConsole applications.

You can define a Host according to Hostname or IP address. Enter Any to manage Smart-1 from

anywhere.

Note - It is not recommended to use the Any value for security reasons.

Additional options are available via the WebUI menu, after you complete the First Time Configuration

Wizard.

Secure Internal Communication

In the Secure Internal Communication page, enter a SIC Activation Key and remember it, as you will enter

it again when configuring the object via SmartDashboard.

Download SmartConsole Applications

Configuring a security policy requires you to install the SmartConsole applications. In the Download

SmartConsole Applications window, you can download SmartConsole and install it on Windows

machines. For a detailed list of supported Windows operating systems for SmartConsole refer to the release

notes of your Check Point version in the Check Point Support Center (http://supportcenter.checkpoint.com).

Summary

The Summary page appears.

Click Finish to complete the First-Time Configuration Wizard. The Appliance will automatically restart. This

may take several minutes.

Note - It is recommended to backup the system configuration for

system recovery purposes. The backup menu can be accessed via the

WebUI interface under the Appliance menu.