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You can switch the active log file by running fw logswitch on the Management Server1. This command closes the current log file and creates a new one2. It is useful for archiving or backing up log files, or for creating a new log file for a specific time period2. You can also schedule the log switch to occur automatically at a regular interval, such as daily, weekly, or monthly2. To run this command, you need to access the Management Server in expert mode and run fw logswitch1. You can also use the SmartView Tracker to switch the active log file from the GUI. To do this, go to the Network & Endpoint tab, click on the File menu, and select Switch Active File…3.

References: How to switch the active log file - Check Point Software, fw logswitch - Check Point Software, Troubleshooting Check Point logging issues when Security Management Server / Log Server is not receiving logs from Security Gateway - Check Point Software

The Check Point installation history feature provides the following:

• Policy Installation Date: The date and time when the policy was installed on the Security Gateway.
• View install changes: The ability to view the differences between two policy versions that were installed on the Security Gateway.
• Install specific version: The ability to install a specific policy version from the installation history on the Security Gateway3. References: Check Point R81 SmartConsole Guide

When configuring SmartEvent Initial settings, you must specify a basic topology for SmartEvent to help it calculate traffic direction for events. This setting is called Internal network(s) and you are defining your networks. You can specify one or more networks or IP addresses that are considered internal for SmartEvent. This helps SmartEvent to determine the direction of the traffic (inbound, outbound, or internal) and generate events accordingly. References: [SmartEvent Administration Guide]

The WebUI can be used to manage user accounts and assign privileges to users. It can also add users to your Gaia system and edit the home directory of the user. However, it cannot assign user rights to their home directory in the Security Management Server1. References: Check Point Resource Library, page 3.