Exam 156-587 Topic 1 Question 101 Discussion

The Application Database on a Check Point Security Gateway stores information about applications and categories used by the Application Control and URL Filtering blades. This database is maintained in specific files on the Gateway.
Option A: Incorrect. api_db.C and api_custom_db.C are not standard files related to the Application Database. These names may be confused with API-related configurations.
Option B: Incorrect. apcl_db.C and apd_custom_db.C are not recognized as Application Database files. These names do not align with Check Point's file naming conventions.
Option C: Correct. The Application Database is stored in application_db.C (the main database) and application_custom_db.C (custom application definitions). These files are located in the $FWDIR/conf directory on the Security Gateway.
Option D: Incorrect. appi_db.C and appi_custom_db.C are close but incorrect. The correct prefix is application_, not appi_.
Reference:
The Check Point R81.20 Security Gateway Administration Guide describes the Application Control and URL Filtering blades, including the storage of application data in application_db.C and application_custom_db.C. The CCTE R81.20 course covers file structures and database management for troubleshooting Application Control issues.
For precise details, refer to:
Check Point R81.20 Security Gateway Administration Guide, section on "Application Control and URL Filtering" (available via Check Point Support Center).
CCTE R81.20 Courseware, which includes labs on Application Database management (available through authorized training partners).