Network security administrators constantly need to provide routine maintenance on security devices dispersed across their company network. Performing network maintenance one device at a time is labor intensive, creates inconsistencies in policies and increases the likelihood of errors introduced into the system.The SmartProvisioning Management Software Blade provides centralized administration and provisioning of Check Point security devices via a single management console. Using profiles, a network administrator can easily deploy security policy or configuration settings to multiple, geographically distributed devices. The SmartProvisioning Blade also provides centralized backup management and a repository of device configurations so administrators can easily apply existing configurations to new devices. By automating device configuration, the SmartProvisioning Blade reduces administrative overhead, reduces errors and ensures security consistency across the network.