Monitor all file system activity on a target server






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This file system watcher allows you to monitor all file system activity on a target server.
Introduction
This file system watcher allows you to monitor all file system activity on a target server. This is particularly useful when you are working with an architecture that requires complex configuration modifications. By deploying this file system watcher you can keep a history of what files are created, modified and deleted and when these events occurred. You can also determine if any automated build processes are occurring on the target machine by recognizing regular binary drops, etc.
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Instructions to deploy
Step 1
Build \FileSysWatch\FileSysWatch.slnStep 2
Copy \setupFileSysWatch\Debug\Setup.Exe to target serverStep 3
Remote-Desktop into target server. On Windows 2000: Start->Programs-> Accessories->Communications->Terminal Service ClientStep 4
Create directory structure: C:\SimpleSolutions\_fso_lg\ on target serverStep 5
Install \setupFileSysWatch\Debug\Setup.exe on target serverStep 6
At command prompt on target server type "net start filesyswatch"
Step 7
Periodically look at log file in C:\SimpleSolutions\_fso_lg\ on target serverStep 8
"Disconnect" from remote server do not "log off" and your FileSysWatch process will continue to monitor file system activity when you are logged off.Deployment Model
