On a Windows 2003 Domain, is there an easy way to track who logs in, and what computer they are using?

Question

I've got Auditing running, but it is messy, and gives WAY more information than I need. I just need to track who is logging to what computer, when they are logging in, and how long they are staying in.

Answer 1

Look for some type of Event Log Management System. Many of these products will allow you to consolidate the data and run specifc reports.

here is one for example: http://www.gfi.com/lanselm/

Otherwise you can try exporting the events with Log Parser (available for free from Microsoft). You can build scripts to rip through your event logs looking for specifc criteria.