Windows Explorer Automation

I work with several (>10) server machines to do periodic file administration. One job is to check the directory in one machine, confirm file updates/changes/additions by directory list, copy the information in a file. This process is repeated for all machines. I usually map to the machine directory through file explorer and disconnect it when done otherwise I'll end up with lots of connections in my explorer.

Is there any way to automate this process in VB (since I am a VB developer)?

Anyideas will greatly be appreciated.

-Ben