Get-SmbOpenFile is a Windows PowerShell command that enables users to view open files on a server. It is a powerful tool that allows administrators to quickly identify which files are being accessed, by whom, and when. This command is especially useful for troubleshooting network issues, as it can help pinpoint the source of a problem. It can also be used to monitor user activity, ensuring that no unauthorized access is taking place.
The syntax for Get-SmbOpenFile is as follows:
- Get-SmbOpenFile [-ComputerName] <String> [-Credential] <PSCredential> [-Force] [-InformationLevel] <String> [-Name] <String[]> [-Path] <String[]> [-ShareName] <String[]> [-UserName] <String[]> [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]
The parameters for Get-SmbOpenFile are as follows:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| ComputerName | The name of the computer to query. |
| Credential | A user account that has permission to perform this action. |
| Force | Forces the command to run without prompting for confirmation. |
| InformationLevel | Specifies the amount of information to be returned. |
| Name | The name of the file to query. |
| Path | The path of the file to query. |
| ShareName | The name of the share to query. |
| UserName | The name of the user to query. |
| WhatIf | Shows what would happen if the command were to run. |
| Confirm | Prompts the user for confirmation before running the command. |
The inputs for Get-SmbOpenFile are as follows:
- ComputerName
- Credential
- Force
- InformationLevel
- Name
- Path
- ShareName
- UserName
- WhatIf
- Confirm
The outputs for Get-SmbOpenFile are as follows:
- A list of open files on the specified server.
Examples
Here are some examples of how to use Get-SmbOpenFile:
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To view all open files on a server, use the following command:
Get-SmbOpenFile -ComputerName <server_name>
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To view all open files on a server with a specific user name, use the following command:
Get-SmbOpenFile -ComputerName <server_name> -UserName <username>
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To view all open files on a server with a specific file name, use the following command:
Get-SmbOpenFile -ComputerName <server_name> -Name <filename>
Tips
Here are some tips for using Get-SmbOpenFile:
- Make sure you have the appropriate permissions to run the command.
- If you don’t specify a parameter, the command will return all open files on the server.
- You can use the -Force parameter to bypass the confirmation prompt.
- You can use the -InformationLevel parameter to specify the amount of information to be returned.
- You can use the -WhatIf parameter to see what the command would do without actually running it.
- You can use the -Confirm parameter to prompt the user for confirmation before running the command.
By using Get-SmbOpenFile, administrators can quickly and easily view open files on a server. This command is an invaluable tool for troubleshooting network issues and monitoring user activity.