What command would you use to view the current kernel's usage statistics for installed software blades?

The command to view the current kernel's usage statistics for installed software blades is indeed "cpstat blade." This command provides detailed information about the status and usage of the various software blades that are installed on the Check Point gateway. It allows administrators to observe the performance and operational metrics associated with each blade, which is essential for monitoring the effectiveness of security policies and the overall efficiency of the security infrastructure.

The "cpstat blade" command specifically retrieves data related to installed security blades, such as IPS, Firewall, Antivirus, and others, giving a comprehensive view of how they are currently functioning and the resources they are consuming. This information is crucial for troubleshooting and performance tuning.

Other commands serve different purposes. For instance, "fw stat" is used primarily to display the overall status of a firewall policy on a Check Point gateway, providing insights into active connections and their states. "fw ctl kstat" focuses on kernel-level statistics related to the Check Point kernel but does not specifically target software blade usage. Lastly, "cpstat os" provides information about the operating system's statistics but does not focus on the installed software blades' performance metrics.