Remote Monitoring System

A client-server application for monitoring work activity in an organization.

Components

Client (Windows)

• Written in C/C++
• Runs silently on user login
• Captures system information and screenshots
• Communicates with server via TCP/IP
• Uses WinAPI for system monitoring
• Implements screenshot capture functionality

Server

• Written in C++
• Windows application
• Manages client connections
• Handles screenshot requests
• Provides GUI interface for monitoring

Project Structure

mon_rem/
├── Client/                 # Windows client application
│   ├── *.cpp              # Source files
│   ├── *.h                # Header files
│   └── Client.vcxproj     # Visual Studio project file
├── Server/                # C++ server application
│   ├── *.cpp              # Source files
│   ├── *.h                # Header files
│   └── Server.vcxproj     # Visual Studio project file
├── Common/                # Shared code
└── RemoteMonitoring.sln   # Visual Studio solution file

Building the Project

Using Visual Studio

1. Open RemoteMonitoring.sln in Visual Studio 2019 or later
2. Select the desired configuration (Debug/Release)
3. Build the solution (F7 or Build -> Build Solution)
4. The executables will be created in the respective Debug/Release directories

Requirements

Client

• Windows 10 or later
• Visual Studio 2019 or later with C++ development tools
• Windows SDK

Server

• Windows 10 or later
• Visual Studio 2019 or later with C++ development tools
• Windows SDK

Configuration

Server Configuration

• Default port: 8080
• Configuration can be modified through the GUI interface

Client Configuration

• Server connection settings in Client/config.ini
• Default server address: localhost:8080
• Screenshot capture interval configurable

Usage

1. Start the server application:
   • Run Server.exe from the Server/Debug or Server/Release directory
2. Deploy the client application to target machines
3. The client will automatically connect to the server
4. Monitor connected clients through the server interface
5. Request screenshots as needed

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

• Client Connection Issues:

  • Verify server is running
  • Check network connectivity
  • Ensure correct server address in config
  • Check firewall settings

• Screenshot Issues:

  • Verify client has proper permissions
  • Check disk space
  • Ensure screenshot directory exists

Logs

• Server logs are available in the console output
• Client logs are stored in the application directory

Development

Building from Source

1. Clone the repository
2. Open the solution in Visual Studio
3. Build the project

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Submit a pull request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.