What is the purpose of running 'diagnose test application ipsmonitor' overall?

Running 'diagnose test application ipsmonitor' serves the purpose of monitoring and managing the states of the Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) engine. This command provides real-time information regarding the health and performance of the IPS, allowing administrators to ensure that the IPS is functioning properly and to identify any potential issues that may affect its effectiveness in detecting and preventing threats.

The IPS engine is critical for network security, and being able to monitor its status helps ensure that the protection mechanisms are active and operating optimally. The command aids in troubleshooting and can give insight into whether the IPS is processing packets as intended, which is vital for maintaining the security posture of a network.

This functionality distinguishes it from other tasks like configuring IPS policies, displaying network traffic statistics, or adjusting firewall settings, which are focused on different aspects of firewall management and network security.