If you’re planning to deploy a virtual Check Point firewall (e.g., GAiA, Security Gateway, or Smart Management Server) in a VMware vSphere environment, the easiest and most supported method is using the template. This article walks you through exactly where and how to download the correct OVF image for VMware.
Some older downloads come as a .tgz or .tar package. Extract these to find the .ovf , .vmdk , and .mf files. Import to VMware: In vSphere Client, go to File > Deploy OVF Template . Browse to your downloaded .ova or .ovf file. Initial Credentials:
Access Granted.
Once you've downloaded the OVF image, follow these steps to deploy it in VMware:
