The INTERNALPOLICYLOADING=1 environment variable is an advanced debugging flag used on the Check Point Security Management Server. When set, it enables detailed logging for the Threat Prevention policy conversion process. This specific task of compiling, converting, and preparing the policy for distribution to Security Gateways is handled by the Firewall Management (fwm) process. Therefore, enabling this flag directly affects the fwm process, allowing administrators and support to trace and troubleshoot issues that occur during this critical phase of policy installation.

B. cpm: The cpm process is the main Check Point management server process, but fwm is the specific worker process responsible for policy compilation and installation.

C. solr: Solr is the search and indexing engine used by SmartLog for log data; it is not involved in policy conversion or installation.

D. dlpd: dlpd is the Data Loss Prevention daemon that runs on the Security Gateway, not the management process that converts the policy.

1. Check Point SecureKnowledge (SK) Article sk113599: "How to debug Threat Prevention policy installation". In the section "Debug on Security Management Server", the procedure explicitly states: "To enable debug of the policy conversion process, set the following environment variable on the Security Management Server: export INTERNALPOLICYLOADING=1" and immediately follows with the instruction to "debug the FWM process that compiles and installs the policy". This directly links the variable to the fwm process.

2. Check Point R81.10 Security Management Administration Guide: In the chapter "System Management and Monitoring", section "Processes and Daemons", the fwm process is described as being responsible for crucial management tasks, including "Compiling and installing Security Policies". This confirms that fwm is the correct process for policy compilation and conversion activities.