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[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] Re: [FW-1] Secure Platform vs. RedHat7.2
To start off with I am a Sales Rep. for EBIZ a Check Point certified Appliance provider. Please pardon me if you feel my entry into this thread is not appropriate. This is from a post I made some time ago. Basically a pro/con of various platforms that host Check Point. Again, I hope the below information is of some help. To get a good overall view of the Check Point platforms take a strong look at: http://www.checkpoint.com/products/choice/platforms/platforms_matrix.html ***** RedHat ***** Pro's - Gaining everyday on Microsoft / Solaris, Fast (I mean fast). Cost Effective / Open Source (You can give your whole staff a copy to train with.) Full tools to recompile the Kernel if needed for various driver support. Con's - IT Staff knowledge base still lagging somewhat. Like Solaris a chore to Harden. ***** Secure Platform ***** Pro - Fast, Our System the EBIZ TCP23 can give 3+ Gig throughputs Cost effective, Secure Platform opens the door for realistic server based pricing. (That is a XEON system should cost on the order of $5k base.) (Look at http://www.checkpoint.com/products/choice/platforms/ebiz_tcp23.html) Check Point owns the OS so trouble with support call issues go away. (That is no wondering if it is the CP product or the Platform OS, all software Check Point) (Have been told by Check Point that features like routing are being added to future revs.) Check Point will provide Kernel updates, Hot Fixes, etc. Like moving from NT to Red Hat the Check Point licenses transfer without added cost. Cons - New Release, Some what new in the field. Must ask yourself, how new are the latest from MS, Red Hat, Sun? Driver Support, Secure Platform is reduced to minimum so some drivers and packages are not there. This is where the rubber meets the road. You must spec hardware to work with Secure Platform. That is all hardware drivers must be part of Secure Platforms kernel build. In creating a strong Intel based appliance, EBIZ provided CP divers that are now in SPFP3) OPSEC Ties, Check Point states that Secure Platform should work fine with any OPSEC Certified software partners. I assume that Stone Beat would work fine form above statement. OPSEC Certified Hardware such as the EBIZ Terian Line are pre-engineered to work perfectly with NG-SP. --------------------------------------- F. Scott Churchman Account Manager EBIZ Enterprises (www.ebizenterprises.com) 13715 Murphy Road, Suite D Stafford, TX 77477-4900 [email protected] Direct Office:Toll Free:Main Fax:Click here for more about the Terian Check Point Appliances: http://www.checkpoint.com/products/choice/platforms/ebiz_tcp23.html http://www.checkpoint.com/products/choice/platforms/ebiz_tcp13.html http://www.checkpoint.com/products/choice/platforms/ebiz_tcp11.html Jochen Vogel <[email protected]> Sent by: Mailing list for To: [email protected] discussion of Firewall-1 cc: <[email protected] Subject: [FW-1] Secure Platform vs. RedHat7.2 kpoint.com> 02/03/03 03:14 AM Please respond to Mailing list for discussion of Firewall-1 hi, i would like to install a new CP.NG.FP3. -what are the Pros & Cons between Secure Platform and RedHat7.2? -what ist with Patches? -what is with additional software like Stonebeat? -what is with additional tools like snort? -which hardware will be supported? thx for infos Jo ================================================= To set vacation, Out Of Office, or away messages, send an email to [email protected] in the BODY of the email add: set fw-1-mailinglist nomail ================================================= To unsubscribe from this mailing list, please see the instructions at http://www.checkpoint.com/services/mailing.html ================================================= If you have any questions on how to change your subscription options, email [email protected] =================================================
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