User logging (Newbie)

I need to track when users log on and off from thier computers, in a single
windows 2003 domain. I tried to sreach before I posted so sorry if this is a
repeat. Do I need some 3rd party software?

Let me know if I'm in the wrong discussion group.

Thanks
Paul

You can use AD's built-in auditing capability to track account logon events.
This article is for Win2k, but the procedure is the same for Windows 2003:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro.../logevnts.mspx

Doug Sherman
MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP

"PDub" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I need to track when users log on and off from thier computers, in a
single
> windows 2003 domain. I tried to sreach before I posted so sorry if this is
a
> repeat. Do I need some 3rd party software?
>
> Let me know if I'm in the wrong discussion group.
>
> Thanks
> Paul

If your using MOM or considering it check out the Manakoa System Controls MP.
It provides guidance on auditing configuration setup and has base
collection/reporting services to support your auditing activities associated
with windows security.

http://manakoa.com/products/scmp/index.php

"PDub" wrote:

> I need to track when users log on and off from thier computers, in a single
> windows 2003 domain. I tried to sreach before I posted so sorry if this is a
> repeat. Do I need some 3rd party software?
>
> Let me know if I'm in the wrong discussion group.
>
> Thanks
> Paul