Orin, SysInternals have a free tool that allow you to query a machine to advise the machine name and currently logged on user. This can help on the fly.
I try to keep a log of which machine has been assigned to which user/group of users/task to assist in these situations. My $0.02 inc GST. themolk. > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Orin Rehorst > Sent: Saturday, 4 February 2006 9:23 PM > To: Exchange Discussions > Subject: OT: keeping track of computer names > > When troubleshooting one sometimes has a computer name, but > no user identification. We try to assign computer names using > sequential numbers i.e. PC3301. But the list invariably has > inaccuracies. > > Please advise on better options. > > TIA > Orin Rehorst > > _________________________________________________________________ > List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm > Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=exchange > To subscribe: http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: > Jupitermedia Corp. > Attn: Discussion List Management > 475 Park Avenue South > New York, NY 10016 > > Please include the email address which you have been contacted with. > > _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=exchange To subscribe: http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with.
