When I view the blocked domains page, I know what domains were blocked for an individual day, but I don't know what time the block occurred. Having access to a timestamp for each block would help us determine who was at the computer at the time.
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I tried what nat.woodbridge suggested but was unable to make it work. - but even if I was able to - it still would be nice to see the most recent time / date right on the blocked domains page.
I'm not seeing a date/time stamp, either. I would really like this feature.
Should have made is clear, sorry, they are currently making "performance improvements to top domain statistics and they are currently unavailable."
When its are back, you should be able see when the domain was last accessed using the total requests page.
But I do agree that it would be useful have the most recent time on the blocked domain page - it would give an nice overview.
written by Kyle Hotchkiss 1736 days ago
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It'll clog up the databases faster realistically, with 7 billion requests a day, Storing the domain is enough.
written by choppahfowah 1563 days ago
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I agree that having a timestamp feature would provide additional useful (and interesting) information about blocked site access attempts. HOWEVER, I am also concerned about what system resources would be required to implement this feature. If it is not too demanding, then I would say add it!
written by argrithmag 1536 days ago
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Or if not on the page itself, add additional information to the CSV file downloaded. Then I can sort, filter, etc.
Or allow me to limit the display to within the last hour(s). That at least would then reduce the query result set pulled from the DB.
I think storage of the additional data is an overhead as well - if openDNS offers this for free then it would need more funds.
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funny, a DB already has a timestamp for each element in the table for when it was inserted/modified. So it's not like you HAVE to create a new field to store a time stamp. We only need the query result set to include the timestamp of the field with the recorded entry of the domain name. Unless of course the DB is lazy and only modifying the count field for each unique IP/domain in which case the last access is the only timestamp availabe. But still. Even if all we could get asap was the last access timestamp, that timestamp combined with the total count would be very useful info. We use OpenDNS to monitor a single 24/7 computer in a store that many employees and managers use. It would be nice to match the last access time stamp with camera video to see who exactly accessed the logged domain. Helps with employee reviews. I am sure there are many uses for a last access timestamp.
Wouldn't each domain blocked require its own record in a single table i.e. the timestamp will be at record level and not table or metadata level. Therefore you'll need storage per record - for example 7 bytes per time field stored per record using an oracle database.
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The stats are not as useful without any kind of time stamp. I don't mind if an employee is using facebook, or something similar, at lunch, but I do care if they are using it during work hours. I know I could block it altogether, but if everyone is being responsible, then I wouldn't have to. The only way I will know is if there are time stamps.
written by dadwith2boys 990 days ago
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I being willing to move to OpenDNS Deluxe and pay the $9.95/yr for stats with times.
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written by dadwith2boys 990 days ago
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It appears that this suggestion was originally made 921 days ago. How long does it take for someone within OpenDNS to comment about this suggestion, i.e. it is on the table, we are working on it, it will never happen, or it is almost ready??
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Seriously...time stamps are elementary to any logging protocol. Where are the OpenDNS folks on this??
I would like to say that i woudl love to be able to see time stamps on the blocks. i woudl be willing to upgrade from the free package for this feature.
"I would like to say that i woudl love to be able to see time stamps on the blocks. i woudl be willing to upgrade from the free package for this feature."
Same here!
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I'd like to again heartily endorse this idea! It is vital to have this timestamp information about blocked domains - would help figure out the source of the access.
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written by plantgoblin 919 days ago
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I am a Mom who monitors her sons access during home schooling. I allow him to use facebook and other social sites after he completes his homework. A time stamp is so important so that I can make sure that he is prioritizing his school time and then does his socializing at the right time. Please allow us to grab a time stamp and see it!
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I would also like to have this feature. Will this be implemented?
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We need to know WHEN something was blocked. This is very important. Knowing little more than that it was blocked is pretty useless.
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written by bigchaudry 754 days ago
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Really need time stamps for blocked domains!
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Knowing the time that something was blocked is absolutely essential. I would have no problem upgrading to get this feature.
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Add me to the list of folks who think that this is essential. I need to timestamp so that I can try to tie concerns back to a person.
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Ditto on all the above, just adding my voice. The stats are interesting information but not particularly relevant without knowing what happened, when, in at least some detail. Can OpenDNS comment or will this idea be left to fester until the end of time?
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I am just new to openDNS and this was the first thing I wanted to determine. At what time of day was an address blocked.
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Yes, please add timestamp to domain listing so that we can determine when abuses occured. This is vital and concerns helping a child. I am a paying customer. Thank you.
OpenDNS obviously already time-stamp a DNS query, as they need it to create the dashboard graphs.rnrnThe extra feature that everyone (inluding myself) wants, is for that time-stamp to be added to the stats pages (and included on the 'fetchstats' data), as a whole new dropdown section.rn
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I wholeheartedly endorse the idea of exposing the timestamp in the reports.
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YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!rnrnTime stamp blocked information. The statistical data is delayed by three to twenty four hours, making it difficult to pinpoint when a problem occurred. rnrnWe have a small rural library that offers free public access computers (PACs) and free WIFI. The past week we were bombarded with blocked attempts to porn sites. It took me a week to finally figure out the culprit. That is a week spent constantly monitoring my stats on my modem, router and my stat page here. We are severely short staffed. Not only am I the IT specialist, I also clean toilets, vacuum, dust, check out books, and read to children. rnrnTime stamping blocked information would allow me to compare what finally is displayed on the stat page here with the information that my modem and router have logged.
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YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Time stamp blocked information. The statistical data is delayed by three to twenty four hours, making it difficult to pinpoint when a problem occurred. We have a small rural library that offers free public access computers (PACs) and free WIFI. The past week we were bombarded with blocked attempts to porn sites. It took me a week to finally figure out the culprit. That is a week spent constantly monitoring my stats on my modem, router and my stat page here. We are severely short staffed. Not only am I the IT specialist, I also clean toilets, vacuum, dust, check out books, and read to children. rnTime stamping blocked information would allow me to compare what finally is displayed on the stat page here with the information that my modem and router have logged.
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Sorry for the double post. I was trying to edit and the edit button just takes you to "reply". ALSO you cannot use "returns" here, it inserts "rn" when you do and makes your comment hard to read--------- AND ------------ This Idea was submitted here ------- 1349 days ago! ---------- Over THREE AND A HALF YEARS AGO!!! I did not see that when I voted and posted. I understand short staffed but if you don't plan on doing anything about then say so. ------------ Negative answers are better than false hope.
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--- "I being willing to move to OpenDNS Deluxe and pay the $9.95/yr for stats with times." --- I would too. But I cannot find the Price page. *** Is it a premium item not for free? *** Knowing how much a service is going to cost our rural public library is very important. ------ is that why this little idea is languishing here?
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written by dingledangle 426 days ago
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I would pay for the upgrade if it had time stamps.
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written by dingledangle 426 days ago
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It really is a no brainer.rnIf you want more cash implement a time stamp solution for paying customers. I guarantee results.
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Yes, I use OpenDNS at home and at work. Please add the time stamp. It will make it much more useful for me as a parent and as an InfoSec Professional!
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written by vigorousgraywolf 295 days ago
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Yes, please add a timestamp.
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Along with the comments that everyone else is echoing. I am a OpenDNS subscriber, ie I'm paying, and I would love for the option to have time stamps on each of the events. This would allow to match up my local router logs with the logs from OpenDNS if there's issues going on.
Well, I *do* pay for a subscription, and this feature must be added. Due to nefarious individuals (big smile, hormone infused teens), I simply need to know when this is happening. Let's me isolate suspects.rnrnOpenDNS - this is not a nice-to-have, it's a REQUIREMENT. Make it happen.
I will add my requirements for this feature -although it seems to be in vain as folks have been asking for this feature for 1750 Days -- so obviously the folks who collect your money don't really read this forum.rnrnThe only reason I got the paid subscription was for a detailed list of sites visited (this would include timestamps, machine on the network that visited and hopefully the ability to click the link and go the the actual website ... guess not. Does anyone know of a service that can do that?) Payment is not an issue. Although I wold like my $20 back :-)
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If you look at the total request page and "Include only these domains" for the blocked domain you want to find out about. You can find out when the site was accessed.
I cannot get to my stats right now, but when they are back again, It should work.