In Check Point terminology, a High Availability deployment is referred to as a ______ cluster and a Load Sharing deployment as a ________ cluster.

In Check Point terminology, a High Availability deployment—where one unit takes over in case the other fails—is referred to as an active/standby cluster. In this setup, one device actively handles the traffic while the other remains on standby, ready to take over if the active device encounters issues. This model is essential for maintaining continuous service and minimizing downtime.

On the other hand, a Load Sharing deployment involves multiple units actively participating in processing network traffic. This is known as an active/active cluster, where all units share the load equally, distributing traffic among themselves to enhance performance and redundancy.

The terminology reinforces the architectural distinctions of these deployment strategies: High Availability prioritizes redundancy and failover, while Load Sharing enhances throughput and resource utilization. This understanding is critical for effective network design and implementation in Check Point environments.