I am a network administrator. I would like to monitor all user laptops and computers connected to my network. I have installed a software to take desktop screen shots, but it is not able to install client program in vista laptop remotely without the knowledge of the user. Since I am the network administrator i have the domain admin user id and pwd, im able to install client program in some pcs on thro' domain admin pwd. Please help me out to monitor my network.

Thanks in advance,

I would like to get periodical screen shots.

More than that Is there a way to access the files in their systems(XP/VISTA)?

Why do you need to? Why do you need screen shots. That sounds more like abusing being an admin than actual administration to me. (Hint in 14 years I've never needed screens shots).

I guess so we can answer your question better, we should ask what it is you're trying to do and what management wants.

Hmmm.. in other words a kind of place that doesn't sound like it's worth working at. (My opinion).

So lets see... based on your questions.

Software install:
Only ways I can think of to install the software is via GPO, or you can announce that you need the boxes to install software.

Seeing drives:
You'll probably want to script it out. Look into Microsoft UNC. With the Domain admin account you can see unshared drives.

I would highly recommend you tell management why you think it's a bad idea via email and print out the response you get and keep it in a safe place for a rainy day. Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen, and Ziggy is right, the company could be faced with some serious legal issues but don't think for a minute that they won't throw you under the bus if it comes to that. Actually, scratch that first sentence. You should probably just find another job. I could not work in an environment that oppressive. I have to wonder if the employees are aware.

Glad I'm not the only one that thinks nilo's job sucks.

Remember. Your job as an admin isn't to make your bosses happy, it's to keep the company running. Sometimes it is hard for them to know the difference. The get the CYA documentation is a good thing. Because when (not if, WHEN) a lawsuit happens they will be looking for a sacrifice, and chances are you'll be it.

Also keep those documents stored somewhere other than your office. Safety Deposit box, and don't let them know you've got copies.

Also, beware if the AUP isn't enforced across the board. We have that problem where I'm at. Some people are "Exempt from the AUP", while others have lost their jobs over it.

Seriously though, sit down with them and find a better way, or find a new job.

Based on a quick look at your link. It looks to be a MAC only product.

You guys are too nice, this guy is an <censured>!

Don't even reply to his emails. If you analyze his writting, he is almost certainly the same guy who wrote a few questionable posts on this forum in the last 2 months. Same patern: 1) create a new account, 2) post an unethical question, 3) once we realize it, he disapears.

Look around, we have seen this quite often recently...

And BTW, English is my second language (so sorry for the typos everywhere!), but I am mature enough not to write posts like this. So to me, a young "wanna be" black hat...