> Source: [sk103431](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk103431)

# sk103431 - Check Point R8x SmartConsole Cloud Demo

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk103431 |
| Date Created | 2014-12-10 |
| Last Modified | 2026-02-01 |
| Technical Level | General |
| Products | Security Management Server |
| Versions | R82.10, R82, R81.20, R81.10 (EOS), R81 (EOS) |

## Solution

The SmartConsole Cloud Demo allows you to use Security Management Server features without the need to deploy an on-premises a Security Management Server. The Cloud Demo connects to a demo Security Management Server in the cloud. Internet connectivity is required.

**Table of Contents**

* Cloud Demo Technical Information
* Cloud Demo Known Limitations

Cloud Demo Technical Information {#Cloud Demo Technical Information}
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The Cloud Demo is a dedicated service that sets up a new demo Security Management server on demand.

* Connection to a Cloud Demo is identified by a Demo ID that is created when making the first connection.
* Connections with multiple users are supported by using the Demo ID.
* Security Management servers are reserved for a period of time after which they are discarded.
* Starting from R80.10, the Demo time can be extended using SmartConsole after the Demo session starts.

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To run, select the **Demo Mode** checkbox in the SmartConsole Login window:

![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk103431/R82_Demo202506230605461.png)

Cloud Demo Known Limitations {#Cloud Demo Known Limitations}
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**Cloud Demo demonstrates all the R8x features except the following:**

* Install Security Policy
* Install Database
* Updates of Check Point blades and contracts
* High Availability
* Multi-Domain Management Server features
* Sync with User Center
* Gaia Portal features
* External communication from the Security Management server (for example Active Directory Server, LDAP Server, RADIUS Server)
* Creation of Gateway Cluster and VSX Gateway/Cluster objects
* Access to the CLI using SSH

**Limitations for R8x Cloud Demo installer:**

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| ID       | Limitation                                                                      | Symptom (user experience)                                                                                                                                      | Cause                                                              | Required Action                                                                                                                                      |
| 02377399 | SmartConsole Cloud Demo fails to login                                          | When logging into a demo, an error message shows: "*Cannot connect to Cloud Demo Service at "https://demo.mgmt.cloud" Unable to connect to the remote server*" | Connectivity issue may be due to an incorrect proxy configuration. | On your PC, go to **Control Panel \> Network and Internet \> Internet Options\> Connections \> LAN settings** . Try to add or change a proxy server. |
| -        | SmartConsole Cloud Demo fails to login when working with an authenticated proxy | When logging into a demo, an error message shows: "*Cannot connect to Cloud Demo Service at "https://demo.mgmt.cloud" Unable to connect to the remote server*" | Authenticated proxy login is not supported.                        | The system is functioning as designed. Authenticated proxy login is not supported.                                                                   |

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