This Week in CheckMates 18 May 2018

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Community Highlights

Here are the top threads from the past week:

CheckMates First Birthday Celebration! 

We're having a party, but some of you are getting the presents (prizes)! Voting is now open for our awards, where you'll be entered to win a Check Point 1490 Appliance! Also, take the opportunity to ask Check Point CEO Gil Shwed and VP of Products Dr. Dorit Dor and it just might be answered in our exclusive conversation with them!

VSX: virtual switch/router? 

Should you use virtual switches and routers when using VSX? This thread gives some reasons why (or why not).

Script to run migrate export backup 

Couple different scripts are provided in this thread.

https://community.checkpoint.com/thread/7858-tip-of-the-day-clear-your-personal-display-settings 

Wondering how to "start fresh" in SmartConsole without reinstalling it? Here's how.

Upcoming Events

Here's what's coming up in the next few weeks:

• 24th May 2018: Geneva: Best Practices for Check Point Security 
• 31st May 2018: Local CPX National Harbor (CheckMates will be there!)
• 14 June 2018: Migrate to Check Point R80.10, Live in Foxborough, MA!‌