Apple Remote Desktop 1.2 User Manual

Apple Remote DesktopAdministrator’s GuideIncludes setup instructions andsolutions for managing clientcomputers remotely0636_Cvr 2/10/03 1:59 PM Pag

10 Setting Up Apple Remote Desktop on Administrator Computers To set up Apple Remote Desktop on administrator computers, you install the software o

11 The administrator computer may appear in the left list if the computer has more than one network interface enabled, such as an AirPort card and

12 Using Remote Desktop With Mac OS X Server Apple Remote Desktop makes an excellent productivity partner for Mac OS X Server users. You can contro

13 When you schedule an automated task, information about the scheduled event is saved on the remote computer. At the appointed time, the Remote De

14 Other Remote Desktop features, such as reports and the ability to drag and drop items you wish to copy, can make the task of updating remote com

15To copy and install software using a package file: 1 Open Remote Desktop. 2 Select one or more computers in the computer status window. 3 Choose

16 System Information report: Checks a variety of hardware and system settings, allowing you to diagnose problems and determine a computer’s compa

17Using the System Information ReportYou can choose any of the following types of information to display in the System Information report:Option Inf

18 Using Report Windows to Work With ComputersAfter you’ve created a report, you can use it to select computers and then do any of the following:m cr

19To create new computer lists from a report window:m Select computers in the report window and click the New List button.To delete an item from a c

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20 m Open applications and documents by using the Open Selected, Open Item, or Open Application command in the Manage menu.m Lock the computer screen

21If the message is dimmed, another administrator is managing the computer.Message DescriptionAccess Denied The password for the computer is no long

22 Interpreting Error MessagesIf a message appears in red and begins with the word “Error” in the Status column in the Computer Status window, the la

23Error messages remain in the Status column for about 45 seconds, or until you perform another command on the computer.Message DescriptionAccess De

24 Command Not Authorized You do not have privileges to use the selected command with the client computer. For a Mac OS X client, check the administr

25Item Exists You tried to copy an item to a location on the computer that has an item with the same name.If you stop the Copy command, this message

26 Where to Find More Information About Apple Remote DesktopFor additional information related to Apple Remote Desktop, try these resources.m You’ll

3 Contents System Requirements for Apple Remote Desktop 5Setting Up Apple Remote Desktop on Client Computers 6Installing the Client Softwa

4 Strategies and Tips for Apple Remote Desktop 19Demonstrating Software 19Preparing a Computer Lab Between Classes 19Getting the Best

5 1 Using Apple Remote Desktop Apple Remote Desktop gives you the ability to remotely control and manage Macintosh desktops. It’s your complete sol

6 File servers (for scheduled operations) m Mac OS X Server version 10.1 or later, or AppleShare IP 6 NetBoot and Network Install m Mac OS X Server

7To change privileges on each computer, follow these steps: 1 On the client computer, open System Preferences and click Apple Remote Desktop. If ne

8 Setting Access Privileges for Client Computers That Use Mac OS 8.1 Through 9.2 After you install the client software on a Mac OS 8 or 9 computer,

9 After you are finished, you can delete the Remote Desktop Security application from the client computer as an extra security measure. You may need