Preventing Simultaneous Logins

From: Steven (Steven_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/18/04 

Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2004 22:01:01 -0700

Hi all,

I have a network of approximately 50 users and have enable roaming profiles
for all users.

One problem I am experiencing is that when a user logs on to more than one
machine simultaneously this causes problems in regards to their data being
backed up/restored.

Im know this is happening because of the fact that the one user has 2
sessions open on 2 different at the same time therefore when it comes to
backing up/restore this causes a mix up.

I have asked many of my contacts in the IT field (IT Professionals, Teachers
and Friends etc)

I want to know how one goes about configuring Windows server OS so that it
prevents users logging on simultaneously on different workstations.

I remember when I was studying at college Novell Netware would prevent
simultaneously logins because if the user was already logged onto a
workstation and attempted to log on to another machine the user would be
prompt with a message similar to the following:

"You are currently logged on to another workstation, please ensure that
you're logged off on any other machines and try again"

Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Steven

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