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To upgrade existing client software using SSH:
1Create the custom client installer package.
For detailed instructions, see “Creating a Custom Client Installer” on page 44.
2Open the Terminal application (located in /Applications/Utilities/).
3Copy the installer package to the client computer by typing:
$ scp
For other options, see the scp man page.
4Log in to the client computer by typing:
$ ssh <user>@<host>
For other options, see the ssh man page.
5On the client computer, install the package by typing:
$ sudo installer
For other options, see installer man page.
Creating a Custom Client Installer
To install the Apple Remote Desktop client software on computers, you use the administrator application, Remote Desktop, to create a custom client installer. The custom client installer not only installs the Apple Remote Desktop system software, but can create user names and passwords on the client computer with their Apple Remote Desktop privileges already assigned. You’ll use an assistant to create a custom client installer package. Any values set in the custom installer will apply to all the computers that receive the installation.
While creating a custom installer, you will have a chance to create new Apple Remote Desktop administrator user names with passwords, and automatically set Apple Remote Desktop access privileges and preferences.
Warning: Custom installer packages that create user names contain sensitive password data. Take care to store and transmit such custom installers securely.
To create the client installer:
1Open Remote Desktop.
2Choose File > Create Client Installer.
The Custom Installer Setup Assistant appears.
3Choose to create a custom installer and click Continue.
If you choose not to create a custom installer, you can create a basic installer that sets no preferences on the client computer.
Chapter 3 Installing Apple Remote Desktop