Software that sets limits/restrictions on a network

[Lucius]

Guys, any idea? Software na commonly used in schools/offices that will block certain commands/applications, also websites na pwede i-access. Is there a free software na ganon? If it should be bought, how much kaya ang going rate?

Functions should:
- Limit certain users in deleting internet cache/history
- Admin should be the only one who can install/uninstall applications
- Block websites

Sa school namin before naman, parang may spy software. Example, the prof suspects that STUDENT A using COMPUTER 1 is just playing Farmville, he will check on him by simply click the computer number of the student and he can see through what he's doing, parang spectator mode.

[_Qwerty_]

try mo wingate.

[ghosthunter]

I used Wingate years ago when I didn't yet used stand-alone routers.

It was effective enough but requires an admin to configure it and the networked PCs properly.

Downside (then) wingate didn't support online games and does crash once in while.

[ess]

You can also try OpenDNS

[Mile2]

Functions should:
- Limit certain users in deleting internet cache/history
- Admin should be the only one who can install/uninstall applications
- Block websites

You can simply use GPO or Group Policy Objects to control everything, if your environment is purely Microsoft OS and having Active Directory authentication.

You can control your user's desktop settings, registry, browser, application deployment, and even control your user's devices such as USB ports.

Cost: zero cents: Free on Windows 2003 server

[Lucius]

It will be used in an office, so online games wouldn't be a problem. Wingate lang ba? What if some of the computers are not part of the LAN setup? Say they access the net through wifi. Pano yun?

[Lucius]

You can simply use GPO or Group Policy Objects to control everything, if your environment is purely Microsoft OS and having Active Directory authentication.

You can control your user's desktop settings, registry, browser, application deployment, and even control your user's devices such as USB ports.

Cost: zero cents: Free on Windows 2003 server

Hmm that's good but what my boss wants is to access or "see" what the person actually does on the computer during work time. Parang TeamViewer function. Sa school namin may software na ganon, but my professor told me na pang-school lang daw ung software na un.

[Mile2]

It will be used in an office, so online games wouldn't be a problem. Wingate lang ba? What if some of the computers are not part of the LAN setup? Say they access the net through wifi. Pano yun?

If you allow them as stand alone, why bother yourself with the security issues?

[juntzo]

try network magic by cisco. i use it.
install it in every pc with a password known only to you.

[Mile2]

Thread title says: "Software that sets limits/restrictions on a network"

[james00112233]

Hmm that's good but what my boss wants is to access or "see" what the person actually does on the computer during work time. Parang TeamViewer function. Sa school namin may software na ganon, but my professor told me na pang-school lang daw ung software na un.

what do you mean? ginawa nila yung software na yun?

[juntzo]

Thread title says: "Software that sets limits/restrictions on a network"

probably he meant computers in a network.

[Lucius]

If you allow them as stand alone, why bother yourself with the security issues?

They're not using PCs, naka-laptop, so most likely they don't need to hook up in the LAN setup. Security is not an issue, just want to set borders because some of them are harvesting in Farmville instead of working. And the boss wants to know their usual workaround, even on lunchtime.

[Lucius]

try network magic by cisco. i use it.
install it in every pc with a password known only to you.

How much is that? And the license is good for how many computers?

[Lucius]

probably he meant computers in a network.

Yea, probably that. Not too technical but you guys get my point anyway

[Lucius]

what do you mean? ginawa nila yung software na yun?

Nope, the school bought it. He doesn't know if the software maker caters to corporations. Net Tutor ata yung name.

[wowiesy]

if network issues like unauthorized sites (facebook, auction sites, **** sites, etc. ) filtering... you can try this www.untangle.com

open source... it's a whole suite actually... if you can DIY so much better... if you think you'll need professional services (consultations, setting up, training, etc..) touch solutions in greenhills can help you..

[juntzo]

if network issues like unauthorized sites (facebook, auction sites, **** sites, etc. ) filtering... you can try this www.untangle.com

open source... it's a whole suite actually..

thanks for this tip!

[Mile2]

They're not using PCs, naka-laptop, so most likely they don't need to hook up in the LAN setup. Security is not an issue, just want to set borders because some of them are harvesting in Farmville instead of working. And the boss wants to know their usual workaround, even on lunchtime.

For standalone, you can use sniffers as a tool to see what they are doing. But that is considered as intrusion to privacy if you don't have a clear usage policy in place. Puede kang kasuhan kung wala kayong policy

But IMO, if the laptop are company owned, then you'll need to impose acceptable usage policy on company owned computers. Policy that would penalized users that violates.

In most companies, bringing in personal laptop would need strict clearance before you can operate them in the premises. And in some companies all their laptops are USB "data port" disabled.

Joke...if your users wants Farmville cheats to harvest St. Patricks' gold...I'll teach them the tricks 100+ golds per day

[badsekktor]

you can setup a proxy server for limitations on internet usage but for spying on users, I use VNC viewer. you could also control the remote pc with it. Just bundle it with winxp on clients so you can hide the icon. The icon will indicate if the computer is being remotely accessed or not so not really adviceable for older versions of windows plus you have to install this and configure on every computer accessing the network.