CCSM Advanced Security Management Practice Question
Exhibit
Error: 0x80040101 - Failed to synchronize database. Revision conflict detected in object 'SRV_PROD_SQL'.
Refer to the exhibit. An administrator is attempting to publish a session in a Multi-Domain environment but receives the provided error. What is the most appropriate action to resolve this conflict?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often attempt to manually overwrite the object configuration or force a policy install, not realizing that Revision Control is the designated mechanism for resolving object-level database conflicts.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Use the Revision Control tool to compare versions and reconcile the object changes.
Revision conflicts occur when two administrators modify the same object simultaneously. The administrator must use the Revision Control feature to view the history of the object 'SRV_PROD_SQL' and determine which version is the desired state. By comparing the changes or manually reconciling the differences, the administrator can resolve the conflict, merge the changes, and successfully publish the session without further database integrity issues or loss of configuration.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Restart the Check Point Management Server services using cpstop/cpstart.
Why it's wrong here
Restarting the management services does not resolve logical conflicts within the database. It only clears temporary files and restarts processes. The underlying object conflict remains in the database and will persist even after the services are back online, requiring a manual resolution via the SmartConsole interface instead.
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Execute 'fwm dbexport' to clear the corrupted session cache.
Why it's wrong here
The dbexport utility is intended for migration or backup purposes, not for resolving object edit conflicts. Clearing the cache via this method is an invasive procedure that does not address the fundamental issue of concurrent editing. It could potentially lead to database corruption if executed while sessions are active.
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Use the Revision Control tool to compare versions and reconcile the object changes.
Why this is correct
Revision Control is the built-in mechanism for managing concurrent edits and historical versions of objects. By comparing the conflicting object versions, the administrator can manually select the correct attributes. This process ensures the database remains consistent while resolving the conflict without needing to force a database revert.
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Manually delete the object from the database and recreate it with the correct settings.
Why it's wrong here
Deleting and recreating the object will break all existing references, such as security rules and NAT policies that utilize this object. This approach creates a significant amount of manual cleanup work and carries the risk of leaving orphaned objects or breaking critical security enforcement points in the policy.
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