topic Re: CheckPoint SMB Licensing in Spark Firewall (SMB)

CheckPoint SMB Licensing

khineminn — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 05:13:53 GMT

Dear All,

I'm seeking clarification on CP SMB licensing. Currently, we exclusively utilize the IPsec VPN feature, and the license status for CPSB-VPN indicates it has never expired. However, other licenses are nearing expiration.

Given that we solely rely on the IPsec VPN feature, I am inclined to believe that extending the license may not be necessary. Could you please provide guidance on this matter?"

Re: CheckPoint SMB Licensing

Chris_Atkinson — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 05:56:53 GMT

Remote Access or Site-to-site IPSec VPN?

It otherwise seems your appliance has coverage for NGFW features until 2026.

Re: CheckPoint SMB Licensing

khineminn — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:14:41 GMT

Only Site-to-site IPSec VPN

Re: CheckPoint SMB Licensing

Chris_Atkinson — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 22:10:43 GMT

So long as the appliance is still under a valid support agreement you should be OK.

(Assuming you want to be able to upgrade versions)

Re: CheckPoint SMB Licensing

the_rock — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:28:31 GMT

I agree with Chris, but to be 100% sure, I would verify with Account services folks. Just give them a ring, provide the account number and they can check right away.

Andy

Re: CheckPoint SMB Licensing

PhoneBoy — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 18:14:45 GMT

Firewall and VPN licenses (Site-to-Site and Remote Access) should be perpetually licensed to the appliance.
The other blades require a contract to be active.

Re: CheckPoint SMB Licensing

BikeMan — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 17:10:03 GMT

Ipsec vpn lic does not expires.

Re: CheckPoint SMB Licensing

the_rock — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 17:36:25 GMT

I feel kind of stupid for not knowing this, considering how long I been around CP, though as I always say, if I lived 1000 years, I would never fully understand licensing structure lol

Anyway, as @emmap explained it brilliantly in recent post, licences NEVER expire, unless its trial or eval, only contracts have to be renewed.

Best,

Andy