Windows Server® 2008 Administrator's Pocket Consultant

Setting Account Options and Restrictions

Windows Server 2008 gives you many ways to control user accounts and their access to the network. You can define logon hours, permitted workstations for logon, dial-in privileges, and more.

Managing Logon Hours

Windows Server 2008 lets you control when users can log on to the network. You do this by setting their valid logon hours. You can use logon hour restrictions to tighten security and prevent system cracking or malicious conduct after normal business hours.

During valid logon hours, users can work as they normally do. They can log on to the network and access network resources. During restricted logon hours, users can’t work. They can’t log on to the network or make connections to network resources. ...