Web traffic reporting options -- how can I tell where my users are going??

permalink · 11-Apr-2007, 01:31 AM

I'm trying to figure out the best way to track website visits on our LAN. I'm not so concerned with how long someone visited a site, but I *really* need to know WHAT site they visited and WHO made the request -- that is, which user/machine the request came from.

I should also mention that we have a mix of PC and Mac users, so I can't count on client installs to do the trick, and I don't really know what browser they'll be using. We are on a Windows 2000 Active Directory network with our own local (Windows) DNS server, if that helps.

What are my options here? A proxy-based app that collects this info? If so, what product would fit the bill? Are there any options for having our DNS server capture this info? How about having the firewall collect and report? We use a Netscreen 5GT firewall.

permalink · 11-Apr-2007, 01:31 AM

Actually, this might be even better and easier to setup for you.
Take a look at WinGate (WinGate Proxy Server / Firewall / Email server / Gateway Management Solution).
It will do exactly what you're asking for :
WinGate Feature - Logging and user auditing

11-Apr-2007, 01:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Iphone Fixed Error! Posts: 4,202 Join Date: Mar 2007 Rep Power: 6 IM:	Web traffic reporting options -- how can I tell where my users are going?? I'm trying to figure out the best way to track website visits on our LAN. I'm not so concerned with how long someone visited a site, but I really need to know WHAT site they visited and WHO made the request -- that is, which user/machine the request came from. I should also mention that we have a mix of PC and Mac users, so I can't count on client installs to do the trick, and I don't really know what browser they'll be using. We are on a Windows 2000 Active Directory network with our own local (Windows) DNS server, if that helps. What are my options here? A proxy-based app that collects this info? If so, what product would fit the bill? Are there any options for having our DNS server capture this info? How about having the firewall collect and report? We use a Netscreen 5GT firewall.

11-Apr-2007, 01:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Iphone Fixed Error! Posts: 4,202 Join Date: Mar 2007 Rep Power: 6 IM:	Re: Web traffic reporting options -- how can I tell where my users are going?? Actually, this might be even better and easier to setup for you. Take a look at WinGate (WinGate Proxy Server / Firewall / Email server / Gateway Management Solution). It will do exactly what you're asking for : WinGate Feature - Logging and user auditing

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