Computer lab monitoring software

[jessfoster99]

Hello,

I am looking for a software program that would help track computer usage in a computer lab with approx. 10 computers. Something similar to what's used in schools and libraries probably.. Ideally, it would allow me to check availability of the computers from the registration desk, then give users a password to use to log on to the computer, track how long an individual has been on a computer, and hopefully prevent inappropriate web usage. I don't like the idea of being able to get a screen shot of each computer, and to see their personal passwords and emails, etc. just something pretty basic to give us better control and monitoring. Don't want to get into any privacy issues either though.. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

[jessfoster99]

Hello,
I am looking for a software program that would help track computer usage in a computer lab with approx. 10 computers. Something similar to what's used in schools and libraries probably.. Ideally, it would allow me to check availability of the computers from the registration desk, then give users a password to use to log on to the computer, track how long an individual has been on a computer, and hopefully prevent inappropriate web usage. I don't like the idea of being able to get a screen shot of each computer, and to see their personal passwords and emails, etc. just something pretty basic to give us better control and monitoring. Don't want to get into any privacy issues either though.. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

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There is a program called LabStats that does a number of these items. Type it in google. It does the computer tracking stuff on networks/computer labs/whatever

I've used labstats for the above issues. But am not sure if it has pw setting/resetting capabilities.

active directory is a a database driven application that handles pw setting

[brig239]

hi,
although i dont use the software ,i work in a school where this type of program is used..i will investigate and try to get you something worthwhile

brig