Does the Connection Count monitor periodically update the outgoing and incoming connection rates for each interface?

The Connection Count monitor does not periodically update the outgoing and incoming connection rates for each interface. Instead, it reflects the current state of connections at the moment of the check, rather than maintaining a continuous or periodic update of rates over time. This means that while you can view current connection statistics, those figures are not updated continuously or periodically like a historical log; rather, they're snapshots of real-time data when queried.

This characteristic is crucial in understanding how network monitoring operates within the context of SonicWall Firewalls. Network administrators can analyze the state of connections at any point, but they do not receive ongoing reports or periodic updates as would be the case with a continuously monitoring feature. This allows for efficient resource utilization and helps administrators make informed decisions based on the latest data available at the time of monitoring.