<Edmund>[log in to unmask] on 11/17/98 wrote:

>  Is there a way, such as running a script on the server,  to monitor a
>  user session's activity ? Specially, we need to know if a user's session
>  has been idle for a period of time and automatically kill that session.

>  Any input will be greatly appreciate. If possible, please reply with a >
copy:
>  mailto:[log in to unmask]

Edmund,

I use VESoft's Security/3000 product to accomplish what you're looking for.  You
set up the LOGOFF utility which is configurable by user groups and timeout
intervals.  I have been using it for years with great success.

John Hornberger
Sr. Systems Programmer
General Signal Services(A subsidiary of SPX Corp.)
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P.S.    Standard disclaimers apply!
P.P.S.  No <PLUG> needed, I'm just a satisfied user of Security/3000