Chapter 5: Gaia OS, the First Time Configuration Wizard, and an Introduction to the Gaia Portal (WebUI)
In this chapter, we will learn about Gaia OS, the operating system that all of the Check Point management servers and gateways are using. We will familiarize ourselves with its web interface and perform some of the common configuration tasks using the WebUI.
In this chapter, we are going to cover the following main topics:
- Learning about Gaia's roots – a historical note
- Using the First Time Configuration Wizard
- An introduction to the Gaia Portal (WebUI)
Technical requirements
For this chapter, you will need a PC with at least 4 CPU cores, 24 to 32 GB of RAM, 200 GB of HDD space (preferably SSD), and a monitor with at least a 1,024 x 768 ...
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