Backup and Restore
These options let you:
* Back up the Gaia OS configuration and the firewall database to a compressed file
* Restore the Gaia OS configuration and the firewall database from a compressed file To back up a configuration:
1. Right-click the Security Gateway.
2. Select Backup and Restore > Backup.
The Backup window opens.
3. Select the backup location.
Reference: https://community.checkpoint.com/thread/5375-checkpoint-gateway-firewall-backup-through-smart- console

Reference:
http://dl3.checkpoint.com/paid/29/29532b9eec50d0a947719ae631f640d0/
CP_R80_CheckPoint_API_ReferenceGuide.pdf?
HashKey=1517088487_4c0acda205460a92f44c83d399826a7b&xtn=.pdf

Explanation
References:

Explanation
* Standalone deployment - Security Gateway and the Security Management server are installed on the same machine.
* Distributed deployment - Security Gateway and the Security Management server are installed on different machines.
Deployments
Basic deployments:

Assume an environment with gateways on different sites. Each Security Gateway connects to the Internet on one side, and to a LAN on the other.
You can create a Virtual Private Network (VPN) between the two Security Gateways, to secure all communication between them.
The Security Management server is installed in the LAN, and is protected by a Security Gateway. The Security Management server manages the Security Gateways and lets remote users connect securely to the corporate network. SmartDashboard can be installed on the Security Management server or another computer.
There can be other OPSEC-partner modules (for example, an Anti-Virus Server) to complete the network security with the Security Management server and its Security Gateways.
References: