Real-time view of user connections
I have done quite a bit of searching but cannot find how to enable the feature which would warn or at least show that someone is connected to a session prior to another user trying to connect. It is listed as a feature:
http://remotedesktopmanager.com/remotedesktopmanager/Home.aspx/WhatsNew "It is also possible to verify if a user is already connected to a computer and show a warning just before connecting."
I have trialed with the latest version (6.1.3.0) running on an SQL 2008 R2 database and also Microsoft Access database.
In the SQL database version if I click opened sessions and then Global Sessions I can see other users sessions when I click refresh. However it does not give a warning when connecting to a server that is already being worked on by another user.
Help can someone let me know how to get this to work?
All Comments (14)
Hi,
The warning is only for SQL Server and with an RDP session. You can enable it in the session settings. It's located in the Log tab page.
David Hervieux
Ok cool, thanks. That seems to work perfectly in SQL. Do you know if there is a way to make this default for all new connections? We work in a consulting environment and I know some of the consultants won't tick the box if it is not done for them.
Hi,
You can create a template and use it to create your session. For now it's not possible to define a default template for the creation. We will add this soon. I can also try to add this option.
David Hervieux
Ok great, that sounds good. Would be good if the template could be pushed from the server if possible.
I have not used this option yet, but was considering using it. Does it display who is currently in a active session(so you don't steal ones active session)?
//Brandur
Exactly, but you must be aware that we use the connection log to find who is connected. This means that it's not 100% accurate.
David Hervieux
Maybe you could combine the output of [qwinsta /server:%HOST%] and connection log. Then it would be very accurate and trustworthy for professional use.
Just an idea, what do you think?
//Brandur
It's an idea, but it will only works for RDP et you must have the access right to use qwinsta.
edited by dhervieux on 6/8/2011
David Hervieux
Hi David.
Was reading around the forum, and came upon this thread: "Missing log off for RDP ?" (http://forum.devolutions.net/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1102&)
Regarding using the API against the Terminal Server. Could this not be expanded to be used regarding informing you who is currently connected to a server in an active session and for how long(and logging it)?
This way there is a chance for me to not steal my colleges active sessions on a server and look back at the log at who was connected to the server when I created my RDP session.
Thank you.
//Brandur
Hi,
You can already see that, if you use the Terminal Session command. It's available in the dashboard. I should make this more intuitive maybe.
David Hervieux
Ok, I must have overlooked it then!
I wont be back at work until tomorrow. I can check then.
I don't think I know where you are referring to. Any way you could post a screenshot?
//Brandur
Hi,
Here is the printscreen
David Hervieux
Terminals.png
Ok, thank you. But that's not really what I was after ;)
What about combining that info with a prompt showing who is currently in an active RDP session and for how long the session has been active(could also show what sessions are inactive and for how long). Then give an option to proceed or cancel.
This should of course be optional if someone would like to receive this prompt, witch is only relevant for RDP connections.
The option which is already available now(looking inside the connection log), would also be better if it prompted warning about who was currently connected other kind of connections(telnet/ssh/TeamViewer/IE http sites ect.).
This would be a GREAT enhancement to the already implemented feature.
//Brandur
Hi,
I added a feature request for that
David Hervieux