unable to connect to server error on Smartconsole

[gbengaajikashil]

I am setting up my lab for CCSA exam, After installing my SmartConsole on a Vbox hosted windows 7, i got the "Unable to connect to server error"

I did API status on Management Server CLI -

API Stopped,

CMP stopped

FWM stopped 

I did API Start - got Apache is not running, unable to reload the configuration.

Kindly help

[Matt_Ricketts]

How much time did you allow after the VM booted up until you tried connecting? If your VM is under powered, it could take a little bit of time to get everything up and running. I use the command "api status" from the CLISH prompt and wait for CPM to say "Check Point Security Management Server is running and ready" Then I know that my SmartConsole will connect. You can also use this command to see the State of the processes. 

[Vladimir]

Use this command from Expert Mode to determine readiness of the management server:

$CPMDIR/scripts/check_cpm_status.sh

After some time you should see:

CPM server started

[AKJCD]

Thanks vladimir your answer just saved me now I can work on my lab thank you very much