Cannot Authenticate with Microsoft AD using Connectra R62CM

[hotice_]

Hi,
I seem to be confused on an issue with Connectra and AD.

I'm trying to integrate Microsoft AD into a new Connectra R62CM setup and it won't authenticate if I don't select the option "Use SmartDirectory" under Global Properties -> SmartDirectory(LDAP)

As soon as I select that, I am able to authenticate through the Connectra portal without any issues. When I remove it, I am no longer able to authenticate and the Tracker says "user unknown"

From my understanding, we should only check this if we want to use that Checkpoint feature to manage users and this requires an extra licence.

The LDAP Account unit has been configured with the appropriate settings and I am able to fetch the branches without any issues. I can even see all the users in the Connectra tab...

But I can't authenticate...

What Am I doing wrong? Can I integrate LDAP into Connectra without that Global Property checked and the SmartDirectory Licence?

[RayPesek]

Check Point stuff generally won't work if the proper license is not applied (unless you're using an eval license). Doesn't Connectra come with a SmartDirectory license? Something way back in my mind is thinking it does.

Ray

[hotice_]

Yeah it does...but Integrating Connectra management with the SCS actually disables this Smartdirectory

Its a known issue and a HotFix needs to be requested from Checkpoint

[RayPesek]

OK, now I'm confused. If there is a valid SmartDirectory license with Connectra and the hotfix lets you use it, what's the issue?

Ray

[hotice_]

Originally Posted by RayPesek

OK, now I'm confused. If there is a valid SmartDirectory license with Connectra and the hotfix lets you use it, what's the issue?

Ray

Well you need to request the special HotFix to enable the SmartD license within Connectra