How can I see who is currently logged in?

[Zych]

Is there a way to see who is currently logged in and what server, files, resource, etc. they have open? For example if I need to reset a resource, it would be nice to verify who is still in the office so I can log them out before I restart it.

Thanks,

Zych

 

[mrdenny]

It al depends on what the users is doing. If they are connected to a file share on a server you can pull up the Computer Manager on that server and see what files they have open.

If they are connected to a SQL Server you can log into the SQL Server and see who's logged in.

I don't know of any sort of global viewer that can tell you everything for your enterprise. All the various options that would need to be covered would be insane. Not to mention the massive amount of network traffic that would be required to query all that data.

You'll be better off checking the servers on at a time when you start working on them. We also send out an email to all staff when taking down a major system so that everyone knows to be disconnected at the specified time.

Denny
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[cmeagan656]

Under and administrative password, right click on my computer and select manage. Expand "shared folders" and you can see what shares, sessions, and files are open.

Cheers.

 

[Zych]

Thanks for the answers guys. I was hoping there may be some AD viewer that would show this but I guess not. This does help if I need to shut down one server though.

Thanks!

- Zych