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Don_Paterson
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Bing Ai has a lot to learn

What is the best command to debug Check Point management server operations failing which include creating host objects and publishing in the SmartConsole?

Received message. One useful command to debug Check Point management server operations is `fw ctl zdebug`. It is a powerful tool that can be used with various combinations to debug different issues. For example, you can use `fw ctl zdebug + monitor` with a host IP or network range to monitor specific traffic. You can also use `fw ctl zdebug + filter conn` or `fw ctl zdebug + filter monitor` with a specific rule number to show connections to that rule. However, it is important to note that using `fw ctl zdebug` can have a high performance impact on productive systems and should be used with care.
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Oops. cpm_debug.sh is not included in the answer...
$FWDIR/scripts/cpm_debug.sh -t crud publish webservices -s DEBUG
tail -F $FWDIR/log/cpm.elg
$FWDIR/scripts/cpm_debug.sh -r

 

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G_W_Albrecht
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This does not look like a General Topic, more like Off Topic to me 😉 ! What kind of results did you expect ? Statistically based phrase matching never has learned for CCSA, CCSE, CCSM a.o.

Also, the really good CheckMates posts on this topic as https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/General-Topics/fw-ctl-zdebug-this-is-wrong/m-p/9690 and https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Security-Gateways/Troubleshooting-dropped-packets-in-Checkpoint-... are left out...

CCSE CCTE CCSM SMB Specialist
Don_Paterson
Advisor

😄
Cool. Thanks.

I posted (or tried to anyway) a reply to my post immediately afterwards. It didn't go through so I just 'forced' it through now 🙂
( I logged back into CM).

 

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Don_Paterson
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Wrong. The answer should include the cpm_debug.sh command. E.g. $FWDIR/scripts/cpm_debug.sh -t crud publish webservices -s DEBUG tail -F $FWDIR/log/cpm.elg $FWDIR/scripts/cpm_debug.sh -r

Sent message. you are wrong. The answer should include the cpm_debug.sh command. E.g. $FWDIR/scripts/cpm_debug.sh -t crud publish webservices -s DEBUG tail -F $FWDIR/log/cpm.elg $FWDIR/scripts/cpm_debug.sh -r

Thank you for letting me know. Yes, you can use the cpm_debug.sh command to debug Check Point management server operations. For example, you can use $FWDIR/scripts/cpm_debug.sh -t crud publish webservices -s DEBUG to enable debugging and then use tail -F $FWDIR/log/cpm.elg to view the debug logs. You can also use $FWDIR/scripts/cpm_debug.sh -r to reset the debug settings.

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PhoneBoy
Admin
Admin

We’ve been playing with having a ChatGPT widget on CheckMates.
The results have been mixed so far (kinda like this).

the_rock
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No offense mate, but as soon as I saw word Bing, I lost all hope 🤣

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Don_Paterson
Advisor

Ha ha. 😄

Know your enemy 😉

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the_rock
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Legend

I would not call it enemy, but personally, I just think it sucks lol

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the_rock
Legend
Legend

By the way, here is full response Chat GPT gave on exact question you had on the top of your post : - )

Answer:

When it comes to debugging Check Point Management Server operations, including creating host objects and publishing in the SmartConsole, there are several commands and tools you can use to investigate and troubleshoot the issue. Here are some of the most commonly used commands:

1. cpwd_admin debug - This command enables debug logging for the Check Point processes running on the Management Server. It helps capture detailed information about the operations and can be useful for identifying specific issues. The command syntax is as follows:

```bash
cpwd_admin debug -enable <process_name>
```

Replace `<process_name>` with the name of the process you want to enable debugging for, such as fwm (Firewall Management) or fwmctl (Firewall Management Control).

2. fw ctl debug - This command enables debug logging for the firewall kernel module. It can be helpful in tracing packet flows and firewall-related operations. Use the following syntax:

```bash
fw ctl debug -m <module_name> + <debug_level>
```

Replace `<module_name>` with the desired module (e.g., fw, vpn, or ctl), and `<debug_level>` with the desired level of debug information.

3. fwm debug - This command enables debugging for the SmartCenter (Management Server) processes. It provides detailed logs related to SmartConsole operations. You can use it as follows:

```bash
fwm debug <debug_level>
```

Replace `<debug_level>` with the desired level of debug information.

4. fw debug fwd - This command enables debugging specifically for the forwarding process on the Management Server. It captures information about packet routing and forwarding decisions. Use the following syntax:

```bash
fw debug fwd on
```

5. fw debug fwm on - This command enables debugging for the SmartCenter daemon (fwm process). It generates logs specific to SmartConsole operations, including object creation and publishing. Execute it like this:

```bash
fw debug fwm on
```

In addition to these commands, you can also review the logs generated by the Management Server and SmartConsole to identify any error messages or warnings related to the failed operations. The log files are typically located in the `$FWDIR/log` directory on the Management Server.

Remember to disable debug logging once you have gathered the necessary information to avoid excessive resource usage and performance impact on the Check Point environment. You can disable debug logging using the corresponding commands with "off" or "disable" options.

It's worth noting that Check Point's debugging commands and procedures may vary depending on the specific version and configuration of your Check Point environment. Therefore, it's always a good idea to consult the official Check Point documentation or contact Check Point support for detailed and up-to-date instructions tailored to your specific setup.

 

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Don_Paterson
Advisor

Interesting. Not really useful but interesting.
What a noisy confusing answer.

It reminded me of my Debug thread - https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Management/Debug/m-p/89783
It is as if I was asking for a unified debug solution/command set to help 'AI'  😄

 

the_rock
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Well, I see your point, but I would not say answer is useless either lol

Andy

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Bob_Zimmerman
Authority
Authority

It really disappoints me how successful these companies have been at branding large language models as "AI", when they are nothing of the sort. They aren't intelligent. They can't ask questions. They can't understand anything. They can't research anything.

Perhaps more importantly, they don't answer the question the user thinks they're asking. The actual question they answer is not "What would be a correct response to this prompt?", but "What would a response to this prompt look like?". The response to your prompt would have some commands in it. Since you mentioned the vendor Check Point, that constrains the commands a response would probably contain. That's all it's doing, so of course it's going to be wrong all the time.

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the_rock
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Legend

Well, lets be 100% honest about it...what is really AI? Its whatever humans "feed" into it, nothing more or less.

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