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PC-Sentry TEST DRIVE Version User Documentation
WHAT IS PC-Sentry?
PC-Sentry is a collection of programs and utilities to provide security and
accountability on PC's and PC networks. The heart of the system is PCS.EXE,
a TSR (memory resident) program that maintains daily log files of file based
computer activity. It will log all files opened, deleted, created, copied,
directories created and deleted, time changes, commands issued from the
DOS prompt, and much more. In addition, it will keep a record of system
activity as a percentage of active time vs. inactive time. Most logging
functions can be toggled on or off at load time to allow the user to customize
the logging capabilities of the program. PCS.EXE can also be loaded in a
"Quiet" mode so the user will never be aware it is running.
PC-Sentry is also available in a network version. It operates much the same
as the single user version except that it will maintain its log files on
a specified network drive. It will also automatically detect whether or
not the user is logged into the network, and maintain its log files on the
local drive when the network connection is broken, and automatically switch
back to the network drive when the connection is re-established.
PCS.EXE is compatible with Novell, LANtastic, LAN Manager, and most all
other networks. It is also compatible with Microsoft WINDOWS running in
any mode.
MANAGING LOG FILES
PCSLOG.EXE is a companion program that allows for complete log file viewing
and maintenance. PCSLOG is a full featured program that is mouse aware
and allows viewing of multiple log files in movable, resizeable windows.
Maintenance options include deleting, archiving, restoring from archive,
moving, and printing log files. The archive option uses file compression
tecniques licensed from PKWARE, the undisputed leader in the compression
field.
The network version has options especially for network managers to allow
log file maintenance for all users from a workstation or server.
You can even keep logs of server activity, whether it's a dedicated server,
or installed as a peer to peer server.
The network manager can view multiple users log files at the same time. The
number of log files that can be viewed is limited only by available memory.
When the log file is viewed, all log entries can be seen up to the fraction
of a second before the log file is actually loaded. Logging goes right on
in the background, even if the file is being viewed or printed.
INCLUDED WITH THE FULL VERSION OF PC-Sentry
■ PCS - 25k TSR logging program with several run-time load
options to enable customized log reporting.
■ PCS2 - Identical to PCS.EXE except that it monitors overall
system activity as opposed to keyboard activity.
■ PCSLITE - 10k version of PCS, less some of the logging options
of PCS but uses considerably less memory.
■ PCSWIN - Identical to PCS.EXE except it has been optimized to run
under Microsoft Windows.
■ PCSLOG - Log file maintenance and viewing program. Also prints
log files, allows archiving to floppy disk, restoring
an archived file, log file compression and de-compression.
PCSLOG is also mouse compatible, and allows multiple
log file viewing in movable, re-sizeable windows.
NEW! ■ PCSLOGIN - A user login utility that records logins to the PC-Sentry
log file. Can optionally check entry against a predefined
list of allowable users and paswords.
NEW! ■ EXEPRO - A small TSR that allows you to password protect executable
programs. You can easily and secretly password protect any
DOS program from bring run without use of shells or menus.
■ LOGENTRY - a command line program to insert comments into the
users daily log file.
■ COMPLOGS - a command line utility to automatically compress all
out of date log files. Can be used in batch files.
■ FILELOCK - a file encryption utility.
(Not included in exported versions)
■ FLOPLOCK - denies access to floppy drives.
■ PRINLOCK - sends all local printer output to never never land.
■ LOCKIT - locks out your hard disk to anyone without a
specially created boot disk.
■ START - a command line program to start a timed event and inserts
a specified comment into the log file.
■ STOP - a command line program to terminates a timed event and
inserts a comment into the log file.
■ Complete user manual covers both single user and network versions.
SUGGESTED USES FOR PC-Sentry
File access logging.
Productivity monitoring.
Resource allocation analysis.
Time and billing.
Monitor unauthorized software usage and copying.
Monitor "after hours" computer use.
Trouble shooting software applications problems.
Fine tune and verify network file access strategies.
Virus introduction tracking.
Criminal investigation of computer related crimes.
ABOUT THE TEST DRIVE PROGRAMS
There are SIX programs included with the TEST DRIVE version.
■ INSTALTD.EXE - creates the necessary system file and sub-
directory for PC-Sentry to run.
■ PCS.EXE - a specially created TEST DRIVE version of the commercial
product. This version is the same as the commercial
version except that you may only log about 250 lines to
any one log file.
■ PCSLOG.EXE - a fully functioning version of the commercial product
for log file viewing and maintenance.
■ LOGENTRY.COM - a command line program to insert comments into the
users daily log file.
■ START.COM - a command line program to start a timed event and inserts
a specified comment into the log file.
■ STOP.COM - a command line program to terminates a timed event and
inserts a comment into the log file.
TO USE THE TEST DRIVE VERSION
1. Copy the seven executable programs to the desired directory.
2. Type INSTALTD.
3. Type PCS ( and press any key... ). ( Must load after DOSKEY if used )
4. Do some stuff.
5. Sometime later, type PCSLOG to run the log viewing program. You can
navigate the program with a mouse, with "Hot Keys" ( ALT - hot key ),
with the appropriate function keys (where indicated) and with arrow keys,
enter key, and tab key. When selecting a log file to view, the TAB key
will move you between fields.
OTHER PROGRAMS
LOGENTRY.COM
LOGENTRY is a command line program that inserts a time stamped comment into
the log file.
Example:
LOGENTRY Going out to lunch.
This will insert the comment "Going out to lunch." into your log file with
a time stamp.
START.COM and STOP.COM
START is similar in operation to LOGENTRY. It is used in conjunction with
STOP to report the elapsed time a process has been active.
Example:
START Word Processing
(word processing commands go here)
STOP
This example would insert the comment "START Word Processing" with the current
time into your log file. You would then enter your word processing program.
Let's say you were in your word procesing program for 20 minutes and 2 seconds.
STOP would enter the comment "STOP Word Processing ET: 00:20:02" into your
log file.
START and STOP are NOT TSR's ( memory resident ) so can be run without regard
to other software. START and STOP are best used in batch files.
We hope you will find these programs to be useful tools in monitoring your
PC systems. If you have any problems running the TEST DRIVE version or
have any questions please call us. We will be more than happy to help.
TEST DRIVE License and Information
You may use this program for 30 days as a TEST DRIVE product. If you continue
to use the program after that 30 day period, you are required to register.
As a registered user, you will receive the full PC-Sentry package including
printed and bound documentation.
DISK VENDORS and BBS OPERATORS. You are free to distribute this program
in its original form as long as it is complete as indicated above, and no
fee in excess of $5.00 is charged.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
If you would like more information on PC-Sentry, or any of our other products,
you can now receive information via our FAX ON DEMAND system, 24 hours a day.
To use this service, all you need to do is call our toll free FAX information
line from your FAX machine. (After June 10, 1993) That number is:
1-800-FAXES-2-U (1-800-329-3728)
When asked for an extension number, enter 111. Then follow the voice prompts
to select the documents you wish to receive.
PC-SENTRY v2.11 ORDER FORM
______ PC-SENTRY single user version per computer ...... $ 89.00 $ ______
______ PC-SENTRY 10 user/LAN version ................... $ 229.00 $ ______
______ PC-SENTRY 25 user/LAN version ................... $ 329.00 $ ______
______ PC-SENTRY 50 user/LAN version ................... $ 595.00 $ ______
______ PC-SENTRY 100 user/LAN version .................. $ 995.00 $ ______
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