fw ctl zdebug - yea or nay?

[_Val_]

Hello everyone. 

My position towards zdebug practice is known for quite some time. On every Troubelshooting course relivede I was explaining why I do not want my students to use fw ctl zdebug. Last year I have also published an article at my blog about this: CCMA's blog: Kernel debug Best Practices or "Why "fw ctl zdebug..." should not be used" 

However, since this undocumented macros leaked out from Check Point R&D about 15 years ago, I see more and more people using it, and to my dismay, SK articles with this command. 

So, to put the matter to rest, I want to check what you guys are thinking about this practice. Let's put it to the vote. The poll will be closing in two weeks from now.

Thanks for participating. 

I use it all the time, with different flags and all. I like it	22
I only use "fw ctl zdebug drop" when I am on the hurry to fix a burning issue. I understand its limitations and agree it is to avoid	31
I never use it and I discourage others from using it.	3

[PhoneBoy]

Good to know those flags work.

[simonemantovani]

I belong to the team "I only use "fw ctl zdebug drop" when I am on the hurry to fix a burning issue. I understand its limitations and agree it is to avoid" ... I use it in a "one shot way", for a very limited time and when the SmartView log doesn't give you the answers you're looking for.