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The $FWDIR/conf/rad_settings.C file is a configuration file used by the Resource Advisor (RAD) service. Its primary purpose is to define proxy settings for RAD. These settings are necessary when the Security Gateway needs to connect to the online categorization services through a proxy server. This file ensures that the RAD service can communicate with Check Point's online services for Application Control and URL Filtering, even in environments where direct internet access is restricted and a proxy is required.

The "$FWDIR/conf/rad_settings.C" file is a configuration file used by the RAD (Resource Access Detection) service. This file contains the necessary information for the Security Gateway to communicate with the Security Management's RAD service. The RAD service is responsible for handling Application Control and URL Filtering functionalities, such as fetching updates, entitlements, and other related data. This file ensures that the Security Gateway knows how to reach the RAD service for proper operation of the Application Control and URL Filtering blades.

rad_settings.C - The file contains RAD proxy settings rad_scheme.C - The file describes where and how to connect to the online service. It is reloaded on each install policy event. rad_services.C - This is a database file which holds the kernel cache settings. such as cache table sizes and max allowed memory usage.