Communication and Internet
Remote Desktop
Apple
About
Apple Remote Desktop is the best tool for managing Mac computers on a network, distributing software, providing real-time user support, generating detailed software and hardware reports, and automating IT processes - right from your desk.
Software distribution
-Easily copy and install software on remote Mac computers.
-Use encryption when copying packages and files over the network.
-Configure the task server to install software on computers located outside the network.
Remote support
-Monitor and control Mac computers.
-Move files between Mac computers by dragging and dropping.
-Use copy and paste information from one computer to another.
-Prevent your computer screen from being viewed while managing client computers using Curtain Mode.
-Control computers with VNC, including Windows, Linux and UNIX.
Remote administration
-Securely execute multiple commands on remote Mac computers.
-Remotely lock screens, put computers into and out of sleep mode, reboot and shut down Mac computers.
-Run UNIX shell scripts and commands on client systems.
Resource management and reporting
-Perform quick searches using Remote Spotlight.
-Collect reports covering over 200 hardware characteristics of your Mac computers.
-View reports about user logins and program usage.
-Use the task server to collect reports even from mobile devices that are not connected to the network.
Automation
-Automate tasks using Automator in OS X.
-Get started immediately with over 40 built-in actions.
-Link actions into powerful processes to administer client computers.
-Combine actions with those of other programs to create complex solutions.
-Save processes as plugins to provide a simple, user-friendly interface for Apple Remote Desktop features.