Which command in the Samba suite will list the current connections?

The command that lists the current connections in the Samba suite is smbstatus. This utility provides information about the Samba server's active connections, including details such as user sessions, open files, and the associated clients. It is an essential tool for administrators monitoring Samba servers, helping them manage and troubleshoot connections effectively.

When utilizing smbstatus, you'll receive a comprehensive snapshot of the current connections and their statuses, including data on both SMB (Server Message Block) and CIFS (Common Internet File System) protocols. The clarity and specificity of the output make it a go-to command for understanding who is accessing shared resources and how they are using them.

In contrast, other commands listed do not serve the same purpose. For example, nmbstatus is oriented toward monitoring the NetBIOS name server, and while it provides information about the NetBIOS names, it does not give details about active connections. Similarly, smbconnlist and smbsocklist are not standard Samba commands commonly found in the Samba suite for active connection listings.