alerting admin of events in workstation computers

[gbl]

We are running SBS 2000 and Windows 2000 server, with windows xp pro and windows 2000 pro workstations.
Is there a way to have events that are reported in any workstation communicated to me, the network admin?
Of course, I would want to be able to configure which events came to my attention (such as errors only or errors and warnings only, etc).
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

 

[sioxley]

Win2k and XP have (under "computer management") a section called "performance logs and alerts". I believe you can set this up to email various alerts to a pre defined email address. The only thing is that you'd have to set this up on every work station unless it can be scripted somehow.

 

[gbl]

Thanks for the suggestion, Sioxley. I think this function only provides alerts for the objects and counters available in the list. I don't see anything in it that relates to errors, warnings or information items appearing in the event viewer.

 

[Binkie]

Gbl,

Would you consider using a third party tool to accomplish this?

 

[gbl]

Binkie,
Yes third party tools are ok.

 

[lgarner]

I use

https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/Resources/Documents/UNIX/evtsys/

 

[Binkie]

gbl,

Might I suggest SysTrack from Lakeside Software, (

http://www.LakesideSoftware.com).

SysTrack has a facility which monitors Event Logs, and includes a notification mechinism to notify you via page, email, or SNMP of occuring events. It is also flexible as you can be notified about certain events, (security, application, errors/warnings) etc. that you choose.

Good Luck!