156-215.80 · Question #558
Which of the following situations would not require a new license to be generated and installed?
The correct answer is A. The Security Gateway is upgraded. Upgrading the Security Gateway software does not require a new license because Check Point licenses are bound to IP addresses and feature entitlements, not software versions.
Question
Which of the following situations would not require a new license to be generated and installed?
Options
- AThe Security Gateway is upgraded.
- BThe existing license expires.
- CThe license is upgraded.
- DThe IP address of the Security Management or Security Gateway has changed.
How the community answered
(23 responses)- A74% (17)
- B13% (3)
- C9% (2)
- D4% (1)
Why each option
Upgrading the Security Gateway software does not require a new license because Check Point licenses are bound to IP addresses and feature entitlements, not software versions.
Check Point licenses are cryptographically tied to the IP address of the licensed object and the specific software blades or features enabled - they have no dependency on the installed software version. An administrator can upgrade from one major release to another (e.g., R80.40 to R81.20) while retaining the same valid license, provided the gateway IP address does not change.
An expired license must be renewed by generating a new license from the Check Point User Center and reinstalling it to restore update access and compliance.
Upgrading a license to add new software blades or expand capacity requires generating a replacement license that reflects the new entitlements.
Check Point licenses are IP-address-bound, so changing the IP of a Security Management Server or Security Gateway invalidates the existing license and requires a new one.
Concept tested: Check Point license validity conditions and software upgrades
Source: https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk33089
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