An open file is a connection to shared resources, such as files or pipes. A pipe is an inter‑process communication mechanism that enables one process to communicate with another local or remote process.
DRA manages open files only on computers in the managed domain and managed subtree. Because open files are associated with a computer, you can manage open files while managing other resources for that computer. For example, you may want to close open files when you shut down a system or install a new device or service. You can also monitor which files users access most often, helping you better assess file security.
NOTE:You can manage open files only through the Delegation and Configuration Console.
You can close open files from resources on the network. It is a good idea to notify users when you intend to close open files. They may need time to save their data. To close an open file, you must be able to access the corresponding computer.
To ensure you are viewing the latest information about open sessions on a computer, manually refresh the list of connected users. To refresh the open file list, you must be able to access the corresponding computer.