The R8x SmartConsole Cloud Demo allows you to use all R8x Security Management features without the need to deploy an on-premises a Security Management Server. The Cloud Demo connects to a demo Security Management Server in the cloud. Internet connectivity is required.
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Starting from Take 76 of R80 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator, Cloud Demo is part of SmartConsole
The Cloud Demo is a dedicated service that sets up a new demo Security Management server on demand.
- Connection to a Cloud Demo is identified by a Demo ID that is created when making the first connection.
- Connections with multiple users are supported by using the Demo ID.
- Security Management servers are reserved for a period of time after which they are discarded.
- Starting R80.10, the Demo time can be extended using SmartConsole after the Demo session starts.
To run, select Demo Mode in the SmartConsole Login window:
R8x Demo vs R77 Demo
In R77 and lower, Demo Mode is based on a local emulation of the CPMI server using files deployed as part of the SmartConsole installation.
In R80 and higher, the demo policies and objects are part of a Security Management Server which is used to give the demo functionality.
Cloud Demo Known Limitations
Cloud Demo demonstrates all the R8x features except the following:
- Install Security Policy
- Install Database
- Updates of Check Point blades and contracts
- High Availability
- Multi-Domain Management Server features
- Sync with User Center
- Gaia Portal features
- External communication from the Security Management server (for example Active Directory Server, LDAP Server, RADIUS Server)
- Creation of Gateway Cluster and VSX Gateway/Cluster objects
- Access to the CLI using SSH
Limitations for R8x Cloud Demo installer:
