CME is a tool that runs on Check Point's Security Management Server and Multi-Domain Servers running Gaia OS. CME allows cloud native integration between Check Point CloudGuard IaaS solutions and Cloud platforms.
As a Service that runs on Check Point Management Servers, it continuously monitors CloudGuard IaaS solutions deployed in different cloud vendors and synchronizes them with the Security Management Server.

To perform an automatic test of the Cloud Management Extension (CME) utility, you can use the command # service cme test. This command runs a test to ensure that the CME is functioning properly, including verifying connectivity and configuration, which is essential for managing cloud resources and autoscaling gateways.

The Operational Excellence pillar includes the ability to support development and run workloads effectively, gain insight into their operations, and to continuously improve supporting processes and procedures to deliver business value.

The CloudGuard Controller is primarily used for managing autoscaling gateways in a cloud environment. It enables the automatic scaling of CloudGuard Gateways based on workload requirements, ensuring that the appropriate number of gateways are deployed as demand fluctuates, maintaining optimal performance and security.