The asg stat -v command is used to verify the status of Security Group Members (SGMs) during an upgrade in a Maestro environment. This command provides detailed status information, including whether SGMs are in the UP state, which is critical before proceeding with upgrades to other SGMs to ensure system stability and continuity.
Exact Extract:
“The command ‘asg stat -v’ can be used during an upgrade to verify that the upgraded Security Group Members (SGMs) have returned to UP status before upgrading other SGMs. This command provides a detailed view of the status of all SGMs in the Security Group, ensuring that the upgraded members are operational.”
—Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X Courseware, Module 4: Using the Command Line Interface and WebUI, Lesson 4.4: System Diagnostics, page 4-16
—Check Point R81 Maestro Administration Guide, Chapter 4: Using the Command Line Interface and WebUI, Section: System Diagnostics, page 4-13
Explanation of Options:
A. asg monitor: Incorrect, as asg monitor is used for real-time monitoring but does not provide detailed status verification for SGMs during upgrades.
B. cpview: Incorrect, as cpview provides performance and system statistics but is not specific to verifying SGM status post-upgrade.
C. asg perf -v: Incorrect, as asg perf -v focuses on performance metrics, not SGM status verification.
D. asg stat -v: Correct, as this command is explicitly used to check the UP status of SGMs during upgrades, as per the documentation.
[References:, Check Point Certified Maestro Expert (CCME) R81.X Courseware, Module 4: Using the Command Line Interface and WebUI, Lesson 4.4: System Diagnostics, page 4-16, Check Point R81 Maestro Administration Guide, Chapter 4: Using the Command Line Interface and WebUI, Section: System Diagnostics, page 4-13, , , , , , ]