is there anyway to record network users's log-in period and activities to Windows Server 2003 Std?

need know users , activities accessing folders etc windows server 2003 std.

hi ljtee,

to track has accessed files , folders on file server, may consider enable auditing files , folders on file server. once has been enabled, system security log log actions files or folders, may find event in event viewer.

please see part: auditing files , folders in http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727008.aspx

"auditing best way track what's happening on windows systems. can use auditing collect information related resource usage, such file access, system logon, , system configuration changes. anytime action occurs you've configured auditing, action written system's security log, it's stored review. security log accessible event viewer."

for more reference audit folder , file, please check following document.

how audit user access of files, folders, , printers in windows xp

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310399

how set, view, change, or remove auditing file or folder in windows 2000

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/301640

apply or modify auditing policy settings local file or folder

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc784387.aspx

hope helps.

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