What is the purpose of the command 'fw tab -t connections'?

The command 'fw tab -t connections' serves the purpose of showing the number of active stateful connections established through the Check Point firewall. When executed, it provides insights into the number of connections currently being managed by the firewall's state table, which is crucial for understanding network traffic and resource utilization. This command helps network administrators monitor the stateful inspection process and assess the performance of their security architecture by indicating how many connections are being tracked at any given moment.

The focus on active stateful connections allows for effective management of traffic and resources within the security environment, granting insight into capacity and potential bottlenecks. Understanding the number of current connections can aid in troubleshooting and ensuring that the firewall is operating efficiently.