CheckPoint 156-541 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Check Point Software Technologies |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Check Point Certified Multi-Domain Security Management Specialist - R81 |
| Exam Number: | 156-541 |
| Related Certifications: | Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Scenario-Based |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Price: | $250 USD |
| Real Exam Qty: | 70 - 80 |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Recommended Training: | Check Point CCMS R81 Official Training Course |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing at Pearson VUE centers or online proctored via OnVUE |
| Pre Condition: | Active CCSA R81 and CCSE R81 certifications; recommended 6–12 months experience managing multi-domain environments |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://sc1.checkpoint.com/uc/training/certification/exam/156-541.htm |
CheckPoint 156-541 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Domain Security Management (MDSM) Overview & Architecture | 15% | - Deployment options and supported platforms - Multi-Domain Server (MDS) and Domain Management Server (DMS) - MDSM components and roles |
| Monitoring, Logging & Reporting | 15% | - Viewing and filtering logs across domains - SmartEvent integration in MDSM - Multi-Domain logging architecture |
| Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Advanced Operations | 15% | - Backup and restore procedures - Upgrades and hotfix deployment - Troubleshooting MDS and domain issues |
| Global Policy Management | 20% | - Overriding and local policy exceptions - Global policy concepts and structure - Creating, assigning and installing global policies |
| High Availability & Scalability | 15% | - Load distribution and scalability options - Domain Management Server High Availability - MDS High Availability |
| Installation, Configuration & Migration | 20% | - Migrating Security Management Server to DMS - Installing and setting up MDS environment - Licensing and initial configuration |

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