Provider-1/SiteManager-1 - Check Point

• For CMA High Availability, you need to have at least two Containers. By creatingtwo containers, you will be able to create two CMAs for each Customer. TheCMAs will serve as Active and Standby Management servers for the Customer'sEnforcement points.• For MDS High Availability, where there is multiple entry points to the system, youshould also have at least two Managers in order to allow you to connect to thesystem with the MDG even when one of the Managers is not available.Logging & TrackingIf you decide to implement logging for tracking and troubleshooting purposes, for avery large system where many different services and activities are being tracked, it isrecommended that you have one or more dedicated log servers (MLM).Migrating In A Standalone EnvironmentIf you want to migrate standalone SmartCenter Server management components intoProvider-1 CMAs, ensure that you are thoroughly acquainted with the procedure.Before you begin consult the Upgrade Guide and choose a method, and ensure a setupthat supports your migration strategy.Routing Issues In A Distributed EnvironmentIf you have a distributed system, with MDS servers located remotely, ensure that youhave considered routing issues. Routing must enable all MDS components of theProvider-1/SiteManager-1 system to communicate with each other, and for CMAs tocommunicate with customer networks. For more information, see “IP Allocation &Routing” on page 63.Platform & Performance IssuesCheck Provider-1/SiteManager-1 system hardware and platform requirements, andensure that you have the needed platform patches installed. If you have an MDS withmultiple interfaces, ensure that the total load for each MDS computer conforms toperformance load recommendations. For more information see, “HardwareRequirements and Recommendations” on page 51.Setting Up AdministratorsConsider which computers administrators will manage the system, and theadministration hierarchy that you want to establish.Setting Up LicensesOnce you have determined what sort of server/computer configuration you need, youwill want to ensure that you have the appropriate licenses. For more information, see“Licensing and Deployment” on page 53.Chapter 2 Planning the Provider-1 Environment 41