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Apple Remote Desktop 3
Asset Management
SQL database
All of the data for hardware reports is stored in the included SQL database for fast and easy retrieval. System administrators can tap into this database using any number of
As an administrator or support professional, you need to keep track of the configu- ration of Mac systems in your organization. Apple Remote Desktop 3 allows you to collect information on more than 200 hardware and software attributes, including memory, CPU, the version of the operating system, and hard disk size. This critical data can help you assess your organization’s readiness for operating system or application updates and determine whether any additional software or hardware is needed for the migration. It’s also valuable for help desk professionals to have configuration details on systems that are experiencing problems.
With the new Spotlight search capability, you can quickly search remote computers and copy the results back to the administrator
Remote Spotlight Search
Apple Remote Desktop 3 extends the revolutionary Spotlight technology in Mac OS X Tiger, so administrators can perform comprehensive,
Usage Reports
The new User History report gives detailed information on who is using a computer, when they logged in and out, and how they accessed the computer. The Application Usage report details which applications have been used on remote systems, including the number of launches of an application, the duration of the launch, and who exe- cuted the launch. Administrators can use this report to ensure compliance with their software license agreements and to discover any unauthorized use of applications.