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[nickbro]

After testing the Logon Tracker throughly in the school this week i am very impressed. We do have a few issues tho that i hope could be solved...

 

1. The tracker takes ages to register to logon and display the multiple logon box if the user has exceeded thier concurrent logons, is there any way of speeding this process up ?

 

2. the logon tracker management , is it possible to have the facility to sort the rows by computer name/username and time logged on?, is it possible also to have a delete button so i can delete a record if i wanted to let the user log on twice without changes on configuration?

 

Thanks

 

 

Hi, the features will be logged in for the next version.

 

The slow logon is due to the system getting information out of an XML file. Most people on here like the fact that HAP uses XML files instead of a SQL server. However, an XML file can get quite big quickly (ours is at 2mb already). So I'm looking into a provider based approach, where you can choose either XML or SQL

[nickbro]

v5.3 will contain major features for the Logon Tracker, and thus a minor build (the 5 is the major).

5.3 will contain:

 

• An Admin Override Code for the Tracker, so an admin can override the logon.
  
  • This is done by holding CTRL and clicking Cancel. A box will then popup asking for the Override Code. Once entered correctly, it will allow the user to logon.
    
  • The code is held in the web.config and can be any string (I'm gonna use a number)
    

   

  [*]The tracker will now properly support the different users, instead of showing everyone as an admin (allowing multiple logons). This was a bug in the trackers code which wasn't properly parsing the information from HAP's API

  [*]It should also include a fix for the renaming issue in the silverlight browser of my school computer

  [*]The tracker's historic log will be able to archive a set period of time to a archive file

  [*]Sorting on the tracker's log

  [*]Added a loading splash screen to the tracker when it's THINKING

Edited September 15, 2010 by nickbro

[Mr_Jolly]

Hi Nick,

We're running IIS6 on Server2003 with RM CC3 ( nothing but the best for us ) and have finally been given the go-ahead to scrap easylink. I followed your install and config vids but testing the site fails after logging in:

 

Configuration Error

Description: An error occurred during the processing of a configuration file required to service this request. Please review the specific error details below and modify your configuration file appropriately.

 

Parser Error Message: Could not load file or assembly 'MGS' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified.

 

This caused by the following line :

 

 

I have logged in to the server using this account so it's not permissions. Do you have any idea what might be causing it ?

 

Thanks.

 

Rick.

[sister_annex]

Hi Nick,

We're running IIS6 on Server2003 with RM CC3 ( nothing but the best for us ) and have finally been given the go-ahead to scrap easylink. I followed your install and config vids but testing the site fails after logging in:

 

Configuration Error

Description: An error occurred during the processing of a configuration file required to service this request. Please review the specific error details below and modify your configuration file appropriately.

 

Parser Error Message: Could not load file or assembly 'MGS' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified.

 

This caused by the following line :

 

 

I have logged in to the server using this account so it's not permissions. Do you have any idea what might be causing it ?

 

Thanks.

 

Rick.

your web.config file is incorrect by the looks of it - did you do a find and replace on CHS with MGS by any chance??

 

mgs.ActiveDirectoryRoleprovider needs to be CHS.ActivedirectoryRoleprovider

 

it references a DLL; the web.config file should look like the below

 

[color=blue]
   <[/color][color=#a31515]membership[/color][color=red]defaultProvider[/color][color=blue]=[/color]"[color=blue]DomainLoginMembershipProvider[/color]"[color=blue]>[/color]
[color=blue]      <[/color][color=#a31515]providers[/color][color=blue]>[/color]
[color=blue]        <[/color][color=#a31515]add[/color][color=red]name[/color][color=blue]=[/color]"[color=blue]DomainLoginMembershipProvider[/color]"[color=red]attributeMapUsername[/color][color=blue]=[/color]"[color=blue]sAMAccountName[/color]"[color=red]type[/color][color=blue]=[/color]"[color=blue]CHS.ActiveDirectoryMembershipProvider,CHS[/color]"[color=red]connectionStringName[/color][color=blue]=[/color]"[color=blue]ADConnectionString[/color]"[color=red]connectionUsername[/color][color=blue]=[/color]"[color=blue]curricdom\st-admin-1[/color]"[color=red]connectionPassword[/color][color=blue]=[/color]"xxxxxxx"[color=blue] />[/color]
[color=blue]      [/color][color=#a31515]providers[/color][color=blue]>[/color]
[color=blue]    [/color][color=#a31515]membership[/color][color=blue]>[/color]
[color=blue]    <[/color][color=#a31515]roleManager[/color][color=red]enabled[/color][color=blue]=[/color]"[color=blue]true[/color]"[color=red]defaultProvider[/color][color=blue]=[/color]"[color=blue]ActiveDirectoryRoleProvider[/color]"[color=blue]>[/color]
[color=blue]      <[/color][color=#a31515]providers[/color][color=blue]>[/color]
[color=blue]        <[/color][color=#a31515]clear[/color][color=blue] />[/color]
[color=blue]        <[/color][color=#a31515]add[/color][color=red]name[/color][color=blue]=[/color]"[color=blue]ActiveDirectoryRoleProvider[/color]"[color=red]type[/color][color=blue]=[/color]"[color=blue]CHS.ActiveDirectoryRoleProvider,CHS[/color]"[color=red]connectionStringName[/color][color=blue]=[/color]"[color=blue]ADConnectionString[/color]"[color=red]connectionUsername[/color][color=blue]=[/color]"[color=blue]curricdom\st-admin-1[/color]"[color=red]connectionPassword[/color][color=blue]=[/color]"[color=blue]xxxxxx[/color]"[color=blue] />[/color]
[color=blue]      [/color][color=#a31515]providers[/color][color=blue]>[/color]
[color=blue]    [/color][color=#a31515]roleManager[/color][color=blue]>[/color]

HTH

 

Mark

[Mr_Jolly]

I did indeed do a seek and destroy on CHS, thanks for the prompt reply.

[victory2009]

That sounds brill nick,

 

got another problem, sometimes the logoff button on the multiple logon screen does not work so the user is unable to logoff the remote computer and logon the new one,, any ideas what would cause this??

 

 

v5.3 will contain major features for the Logon Tracker, and thus a minor build (the 5 is the major).

5.3 will contain:

 

• An Admin Override Code for the Tracker, so an admin can override the logon.
  
  • This is done by holding CTRL and clicking Cancel. A box will then popup asking for the Override Code. Once entered correctly, it will allow the user to logon.
    
  • The code is held in the web.config and can be any string (I'm gonna use a number)
    

   

  [*]The tracker will now properly support the different users, instead of showing everyone as an admin (allowing multiple logons). This was a bug in the trackers code which wasn't properly parsing the information from HAP's API

  [*]It should also include a fix for the renaming issue in the silverlight browser of my school computer

  [*]The tracker's historic log will be able to archive a set period of time to a archive file

  [*]Sorting on the tracker's log

  [*]Added a loading splash screen to the tracker when it's THINKING

[zag]

Before I give this a test, is there any chance of updated documents and a youtube video for installation?

 

I'm installing it on a vanilla system but the docs seem a little outdated.

[Edu-IT]

Any suggestions from the tracker made it into the next version?

 

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[nickbro]

Current list of changes for 5.3:

 

• An Admin Override Code for the Tracker, so an admin can override the logon.
  
  • This is done by holding CTRL and clicking Cancel. A box will then popup asking for the Override Code. Once entered correctly, it will allow the user to logon.
    
  • The code is held in the web.config and can be any string (I'm gonna use a number)
    

  [*]The tracker will now properly support the different users, instead of showing everyone as an admin (allowing multiple logons). This was a bug in the trackers code which wasn't properly parsing the information from HAP's API

  [*]It should also include a fix for the renaming issue in the silverlight browser of my school computer

  [*]The tracker's historic log will be able to archive a set period of time to an archive file

  [*]Sorting on the tracker's log

  [*]Added a loading splash screen to the tracker when it's THINKING

As for the booking system issues outstanding, they are a bit complex to do. I don't want to break the booking system until half term.

[ba9ag]

Any advice on SSL certificates - that stupid IE page annoys the hell out of me.

 

Comparitive prices and recommendations if possible.

 

Thanks all

[Edu-IT]

GoDaddy are reasonable.

[EduTech]

Any advice on SSL certificates - that stupid IE page annoys the hell out of me.

 

Comparitive prices and recommendations if possible.

 

Thanks all

 

Speak to Carl @ CS New Media he does SSL Certificates

[nickbro]

I use Buy GeoTrust® and VeriSign® SSL Certificates At Cheaper Prices. RapidSSL® From £13.60 - Free Trial Available (UK). They are cheapish, and allow domain.school.lea.sch.uk domains

[ba9ag]

I use Buy GeoTrust® and VeriSign® SSL Certificates At Cheaper Prices. RapidSSL® From £13.60 - Free Trial Available (UK). They are cheapish, and allow domain.school.lea.sch.uk domains

 

I saw this RapidSSL but was a little sceptical given the low price but I'll give it a go.

 

Having a slight problem with the Logon Tracker - everytime I login or logoff I'm getting an error "Application attempted to perform an operation not allowed by the security policy"

 

Any ideas?

 

Thanks

[nickbro]

Install .net 3.5 SP1 and try again. Something changes in 3.5 which fixes this issue

[ba9ag]

Install .net 3.5 SP1 and try again. Something changes in 3.5 which fixes this issue

 

Install that on the server or on every workstation?

 

Thanks

[nickbro]

Every workstation. Don't know why, but it fixes that problem. It's a client issue, not a server one

[linkazoid]

Hi Nick,

 

I finally have it working... Staff are going to love this! Much better and fancy way of accessing their docs from home.

 

1 Question - Is it possible to run it on a different port in IIS?

I have tried changing it to 81 and can login fine, but accessing Documents does not work. (Edit: Using the Basic Version Works.)

 

What would I need to change in the Web.config to make the Silverlight version work?

 

Regards,

 

Michael

Edited September 19, 2010 by linkazoid
Edit

[nickbro]

You'd need to rebuild the silverlight project to hard code the port. Though it should anyhow, but obviously not.

[linkazoid]

Thanks Nick... I'll think of something else. Think I might move it to another server, put the server in a DMZ and use a spare public IP that we have.

 

Thanks,

 

Michael

[nickbro]

If your running on IIS7, you might like the IIS URL Rewriting, you can do a proxy type setup on it. I use it to pipe the RM stuff into a server 2008 r2 web server.

URL Rewrite : The Official Microsoft IIS Site

[linkazoid]

Cheers Nick... I wont be able to do that due to the lack of IIS7.

 

Also is it possible for us to use just hap.domain.com without the /extranet ?

 

I would like to use it this way as I know staff will forget to add it and then complain it doesn't work.

 

Thanks,

 

Michael

[MK-2]

Cheers Nick... I wont be able to do that due to the lack of IIS7.

 

Also is it possible for us to use just hap.domain.com without the /extranet ?

 

I would like to use it this way as I know staff will forget to add it and then complain it doesn't work.

 

Thanks,

 

Michael

 

if you have nothing else on the root of the webserver, add something like index.asp or index.html and have it forward to /extranet. so even if they forget to add the /extranet, it will automatically forward them to it

[MK-2]

would it be possible for the basic version to have a choice between which uploader the link goes to?

so on basic you click on UPLOAD and it will either go to the drag and drop html or the basic html uploader, but that is decided by a setting in web.config or something?

so as an admin i can say i only want people to use the html uploader not the drag and drop in the basic one?

Thanks

 

Mike

[wesleyw]

What format does the booking system import from? if CSV which columns etc? Setting it up was extremely easy thansk to your PDF guide and the forum posts on this thread.

 

Wes