
About This Book
What Is Apple Remote Desktop?
Preface
Apple Remote Desktop is
You can use Apple Remote Desktop to:
ÂManage client computers and maintain, update, and distribute software
ÂCollect more than 200
ÂStore the results in an SQL database and view the information using any of several hardware or software reports
ÂControl and manage multiple computer systems simultaneously, making shutdown, restart, and sending UNIX commands fast and easy
ÂProvide help and remote assistance to users when they encounter problems
ÂInteract with users by sending text messages, observing and controlling users’ screens, and sharing their screens with other client users
You can use Apple Remote Desktop to manage your client systems. IT administrators use Remote Desktop in education and business to simplify and empower the management of their organizations computer assets. For system administrators, Apple Remote Desktop can be used to administer large numbers of servers, like a virtual
Apple Remote Desktop can also be used by educators to facilitate instruction in computer labs or
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