RE: group policy; how to track logins

From: Patrick (Patrick_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/29/04


Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2004 11:14:01 -0700


"Audit logon events" is for local logons only. Enable the "Audit Account
Logon Events" for domain accounts.

"scott" wrote:

> I'm trying to track when a user logs in and any failed logins (wrong
> password). I set Audit logon events in the local policies section of my
> group policy but I'm not getting anything. Is this the right way to do it,
> or any suggestions are welcome



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