Announcing the EduGeek Logon Tracker

[apeo]

Download link is now on the article for you guys to get started. Instructions in the folders.

 

Cool, will have a play when I get a chance.

 

I think it would be a good feature to have multiple logons for staff too.

[apeo]

BTW the HOW TO INSTALL.txt file in the Website folder of the pack gives instructions on how to install the GPO Scripts.

[webman]

Isn't it a bit insecure to place domain admin credentials in a logon script which every user has access to?

[PiqueABoo]

Isn't it a bit insecure

 

I was just looking and thought that.. whether it's domain or universal local admin credentials, commercial s/w or a free lunch, the answer is always: yes.

[ZeroHour]

2 secs and I will teach you how to encode the vbs. Its pretty easy

[ZeroHour]

To encrypt (not tested it yet on its exact script):

Download: Download details: Script Encoder

Instructions: Script Encoder Syntax

Basically use cmd and type SCRENC

.vbe is the encrypted extension.

[fiza]

Download link is now on the article for you guys to get started. Instructions in the folders.

 

What are the minimum server processor/memory requirements to run logon tracker?

 

Would I be able to run it on an old Dell PE2600 with 1Gb RAM?

[victory2009]

The instructions for the web site element are incorrect they are the instructions for the GPO Scripts can you please correct this, i cant figure out how to install the web site.

[PiqueABoo]

To encrypt

 

::you just know what I'm going to say, don't you?::

 

On the tin MS say: "Note that this encoding only prevents casual viewing of your code; it will not prevent the determined hacker from seeing what you've done and how". I can be a seriously determined hacker if required, but didn't have to do anything hard/determined to subsequently decode the vbe here. Well unless a quick google for a decoder counts.

[ZeroHour]

There are a couple of issues I have spotted. Updated details are following soon.

[webman]

My LoginTracker doesn't contain any usernames or passwords in the VBScript

[mavhc]

The Windows username is only used to remotely log off the other machine, so you need a user with just that permission I suppose

[plexer]

My LoginTracker doesn't contain any usernames or passwords in the VBScript

 

Does that mean it's possible to stuff your db with erroneous information?

 

Ben

[webman]

@plexer Yes, potentially - you'd have to create another VBScript and run it though and/or be able to send XMLHttpRequests (will be addressed in the next version). But it certainly doesn't reveal domain administration credentials.

[ZeroHour]

My LoginTracker doesn't contain any usernames or passwords in the VBScript

 

Yours also doesnt do all thats on the tin as our one. I am going to *limit* our app to allow you not to need admin details but you wont have the ability to remotely log off multiple accounts.

The EduGeek one, when it finds multiple logins, gives you the option to remotely log off the other session which obviously can only be ran using appropriate rights.

I will be trying to develop another way to do this which prevents the need also.

Edited June 8, 2010 by ZeroHour

[webman]

Mine was never intended to logoff either current or existing sessions as a primary feature

[ZeroHour]

Mine was never intended to logoff either current or existing sessions as a primary feature

 

Hehe, I am devising a solution right now, for the rest I will be updating us to 1.01 in the next day or so which will have an option just to inform a user which makes it optional for now. Also working on a bit more in depth documentation, it is after all a beta

[matt40k]

Just downloaded, looks very disappointing.

[sister_annex]

@ZeroHour and Webman,

 

Why not pool what you have both done, Login Tracker's Interface looks good, and the reporting side of it would be very useful, and the Edugeek Logon Tracker has the multi logon benefits.

 

Just a thought

Edited June 9, 2010 by sister_annex
It's Still Early and I cant Spell!

[Stuart_C]

@ZeroHour and Webman,

 

Why not pool what you have both done, Login Tracker's Interface looks good, and the reporting side of it would be very useful, and the Edugeek Logon Tracker has the multi logon benefits.

 

Just a thought

 

Either that or make them stand on podiums above a giant vat of custard, each holding a giant cotton bud and make them fight in a "gladiators" styleee. Last one standing is the best!

 

(Sorry that's a bit OT)

[plexer]

Just downloaded, looks very disappointing.

 

Thank you for your pointless non constructive comment.

 

Ben

[webman]

@sister_annex I doubt that will happen I'm not an ASP/.NET coder, and I believe that Windows & IIS should not be a requirement for the web side of it.

[ZeroHour]

@sister_annex I doubt that will happen I'm not an ASP/.NET coder, and I believe that Windows & IIS should not be a requirement for the web side of it.

Likewise linux/apache shouldnt be a requirement either for those without that both are true statements.

[powdarrmonkey]

Just downloaded, looks very disappointing.

 

It's a free product and the source is under a free license. Make it less disappointing if it bothers you that much.

[webman]

ZeroHour: My thoughts are that ASP/.NET needs IIS which only runs under Windows. Whereas PHP can run under Apache, Lighttpd, IIS, Nginx on Windows, Linux, BSD - any platform you choose. I'm all about choices.