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... Microsystems, Inc. and other countries. Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleScript, AppleTalk, AppleWorks, Bonjour, FireWire, iCal, iSight, Keychain, Mac, Macintosh, Mac OS, PowerBook, QuickTime, and Xserve are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. Adobe...other countries. in the U.S. K Apple Inc. © 2007 Apple Inc. Apple Remote Desktop, Finder, and Safari are trademarks or registered trademarks of federal and state laws. The owner or authorized user of a valid copy of Apple Remote Desktop software may reproduce this publication or...
... Microsystems, Inc. and other countries. Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleScript, AppleTalk, AppleWorks, Bonjour, FireWire, iCal, iSight, Keychain, Mac, Macintosh, Mac OS, PowerBook, QuickTime, and Xserve are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. Adobe...other countries. in the U.S. K Apple Inc. © 2007 Apple Inc. Apple Remote Desktop, Finder, and Safari are trademarks or registered trademarks of federal and state laws. The owner or authorized user of a valid copy of Apple Remote Desktop software may reproduce this publication or...
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... Window 35 Report Window 36 Changing Report Layout 37 Configuring Remote Desktop 37 Customizing the Remote Desktop Toolbar 37 Setting Preferences for the Remote Desktop Administrator Application 38 Interface Tips and Shortcuts 41 Installing Apple Remote Desktop 41 System Requirements for Apple Remote Desktop 42 Network Requirements 42 Installing the Remote Desktop Administrator Software 43 Setting Up an Apple Remote Desktop Client Computer for the First Time 3
... Window 35 Report Window 36 Changing Report Layout 37 Configuring Remote Desktop 37 Customizing the Remote Desktop Toolbar 37 Setting Preferences for the Remote Desktop Administrator Application 38 Interface Tips and Shortcuts 41 Installing Apple Remote Desktop 41 System Requirements for Apple Remote Desktop 42 Network Requirements 42 Installing the Remote Desktop Administrator Software 43 Setting Up an Apple Remote Desktop Client Computer for the First Time 3
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... a New Administrator Computer 65 Understanding and Controlling Access Privileges 65 Apple Remote Desktop Administrator Access 67 Setting Apple Remote Desktop Administrator Access Authorization and Privileges Using Local Accounts in Mac OS X v10.5 68 Setting Apple Remote Desktop Administrator Access Authorization and Privileges Using Local Accounts in Mac OS X v10.4 69 Apple Remote Desktop Administrator Access Using Directory Services 69 Creating Administrator Access Groups 72...
... a New Administrator Computer 65 Understanding and Controlling Access Privileges 65 Apple Remote Desktop Administrator Access 67 Setting Apple Remote Desktop Administrator Access Authorization and Privileges Using Local Accounts in Mac OS X v10.5 68 Setting Apple Remote Desktop Administrator Access Authorization and Privileges Using Local Accounts in Mac OS X v10.4 69 Apple Remote Desktop Administrator Access Using Directory Services 69 Creating Administrator Access Groups 72...
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... Control Network Data 84 Encrypting Network Data During Copy Items and Install Packages Tasks 85 Interacting with Users 86 Controlling 86 Controlling Apple Remote Desktop Clients 87 Control Window Options 88 Switching the Control Window Between Full Size And Fit-To-Window 88 Switching Between Control and...In a Window 90 Sharing Clipboards for Copy and Paste 90 Controlling VNC Servers 91 Setting up a Non-Mac OS X VNC Server 92 VNC Control Options 93 Configuring an Apple Remote Desktop Client to be Controlled by a VNC Viewer 93 Observing 95 Changing Observe Settings While Observing 96 Changing ...
... Control Network Data 84 Encrypting Network Data During Copy Items and Install Packages Tasks 85 Interacting with Users 86 Controlling 86 Controlling Apple Remote Desktop Clients 87 Control Window Options 88 Switching the Control Window Between Full Size And Fit-To-Window 88 Switching Between Control and...In a Window 90 Sharing Clipboards for Copy and Paste 90 Controlling VNC Servers 91 Setting up a Non-Mac OS X VNC Server 92 VNC Control Options 93 Configuring an Apple Remote Desktop Client to be Controlled by a VNC Viewer 93 Observing 95 Changing Observe Settings While Observing 96 Changing ...
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...Requests 101 Sharing Screens 101 Sharing a Screen with Client Computers 102 Monitoring a Screen Sharing Tasks 102 Interacting with Your Apple Remote Desktop Administrator 102 Requesting Administrator Attention 103 Canceling an Attention Request 103 Changing Your Observed Client Icon 105 Administering Client Computers 105...Saving a Task for Later Use 109 Creating and Using Task Templates 110 Editing a Saved Task 110 Installing Software Using Apple Remote Desktop 110 Installing by Package and Metapackage 112 Installing Software on Offline Computers 113 Installing by Using the Copy Items Command ...
...Requests 101 Sharing Screens 101 Sharing a Screen with Client Computers 102 Monitoring a Screen Sharing Tasks 102 Interacting with Your Apple Remote Desktop Administrator 102 Requesting Administrator Attention 103 Canceling an Attention Request 103 Changing Your Observed Client Icon 105 Administering Client Computers 105...Saving a Task for Later Use 109 Creating and Using Task Templates 110 Editing a Saved Task 110 Installing Software Using Apple Remote Desktop 110 Installing by Package and Metapackage 112 Installing Software on Offline Computers 113 Installing by Using the Copy Items Command ...
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... 141 Setting Computer Audio Volume 142 Repairing File Permissions 142 Adding Items to the Dock 143 Changing Energy Saver Preferences 144 Changing Sharing Preferences for Remote Login 144 Setting Printer Preferences 146 Managing Computers 146 Opening Files and Folders 147 Opening Applications 148 Quitting Applications Without Logging Out the User 148...
... 141 Setting Computer Audio Volume 142 Repairing File Permissions 142 Adding Items to the Dock 143 Changing Energy Saver Preferences 144 Changing Sharing Preferences for Remote Login 144 Setting Printer Preferences 146 Managing Computers 146 Opening Files and Folders 147 Opening Applications 148 Quitting Applications Without Logging Out the User 148...
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... 171 Deleting Scheduled Tasks 171 Using Scripting and Automation Tools with Remote Desktop 172 Using AppleScript with Remote Desktop 175 Using Automator with Remote Desktop Appendix A 177 Icon and Port Reference 177 Client Status Icons 177 Apple Remote Desktop Status Icons 178 List Menu Icons 178 Task Status Icons 179 System... Report 188 Administration Settings Report 189 Application Usage Report 189 User History Report Appendix C 191 AppleScript Remote Desktop Suite 191 Classes and Commands for the Remote Desktop Application Appendix D 199 PostgreSQL Schema Sample Index 201 8 Contents
... 171 Deleting Scheduled Tasks 171 Using Scripting and Automation Tools with Remote Desktop 172 Using AppleScript with Remote Desktop 175 Using Automator with Remote Desktop Appendix A 177 Icon and Port Reference 177 Client Status Icons 177 Apple Remote Desktop Status Icons 178 List Menu Icons 178 Task Status Icons 179 System... Report 188 Administration Settings Report 189 Application Usage Report 189 User History Report Appendix C 191 AppleScript Remote Desktop Suite 191 Classes and Commands for the Remote Desktop Application Appendix D 199 PostgreSQL Schema Sample Index 201 8 Contents
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... network  Store the results in education and business to manage your networked Macs. Apple Remote Desktop is easy-to-use, powerful, open standards-based, desktop management software for managing remote systems, reducing administration costs, and increasing productivity. For system administrators, Apple Remote Desktop can use Remote Desktop in an SQL database and view the information using any of several hardware...
... network  Store the results in education and business to manage your networked Macs. Apple Remote Desktop is easy-to-use, powerful, open standards-based, desktop management software for managing remote systems, reducing administration costs, and increasing productivity. For system administrators, Apple Remote Desktop can use Remote Desktop in an SQL database and view the information using any of several hardware...
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... the Remote Desktop menu bar. The most up-to help you use Remote Desktop's commands effectively. Remote Desktop Help Remote Desktop Help is provided on the Apple Remote Desktop installation disc and on the Apple Remote Desktop support website as a fully searchable, bookmarked PDF file. Additionally, the Remote Desktop Help contains new information, corrections, and latebreaking information about Apple Remote Desktop's features and commands. Using This Guide The Apple Remote Desktop Administrator...
... the Remote Desktop menu bar. The most up-to help you use Remote Desktop's commands effectively. Remote Desktop Help Remote Desktop Help is provided on the Apple Remote Desktop installation disc and on the Apple Remote Desktop support website as a fully searchable, bookmarked PDF file. Additionally, the Remote Desktop Help contains new information, corrections, and latebreaking information about Apple Remote Desktop's features and commands. Using This Guide The Apple Remote Desktop Administrator...
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...in this command, type "doit" without the dollar sign at : Â the Apple Server Division Documentation page www.apple.com/server/documentation/ Â the Remote Desktop section of the Apple Remote Desktop Administrator's Guide at the command prompt in a Terminal window, then press the Return ...key. You'll find the most recent edition of Apple.com, and www.apple.com/remotedesktop/ Â the Help Menu in the Apple Remote Desktop Read Me file and on the Apple Remote Desktop website: www.apple.com/remotedesktop/ You can use this font. Terminal Command Conventions ...
...in this command, type "doit" without the dollar sign at : Â the Apple Server Division Documentation page www.apple.com/server/documentation/ Â the Remote Desktop section of the Apple Remote Desktop Administrator's Guide at the command prompt in a Terminal window, then press the Return ...key. You'll find the most recent edition of Apple.com, and www.apple.com/remotedesktop/ Â the Help Menu in the Apple Remote Desktop Read Me file and on the Apple Remote Desktop website: www.apple.com/remotedesktop/ You can use this font. Terminal Command Conventions ...
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.../support/remotedesktop/ To provide feedback about Apple Remote Desktop, visit the feedback page: www.apple.com/feedback/remotedesktop.html For details about how to join the Apple Remote Desktop Mailing list, visit: lists.apple.com/mailman/listinfo/remote-desktop/ To share information and learn from others in online discussions, visit the Apple Remote Desktop Discussions Forum: discussions.info.apple.com/appleremotedesktop/ For more information...
.../support/remotedesktop/ To provide feedback about Apple Remote Desktop, visit the feedback page: www.apple.com/feedback/remotedesktop.html For details about how to join the Apple Remote Desktop Mailing list, visit: lists.apple.com/mailman/listinfo/remote-desktop/ To share information and learn from others in online discussions, visit the Apple Remote Desktop Discussions Forum: discussions.info.apple.com/appleremotedesktop/ For more information...
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... you where to find complete instructions for client computers. 13 And it lets you interact directly with Macintosh users to date and trouble free. Using Apple Remote Desktop 1 1 Apple Remote Desktop helps you keep Macintosh computers and the software running on which administrator software resides): Â Keep users' software up to provide instructional and troubleshooting support...
... you where to find complete instructions for client computers. 13 And it lets you interact directly with Macintosh users to date and trouble free. Using Apple Remote Desktop 1 1 Apple Remote Desktop helps you keep Macintosh computers and the software running on which administrator software resides): Â Keep users' software up to provide instructional and troubleshooting support...
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... computer screen to demonstrate a task to install or update the same applications on all the computers in a training room. you define Apple Remote Desktop computer lists. A computer list is easy; A particular computer can belong to administer similarly. A computer can be used to manage ...multiple computers at the same time. Setting up computer lists, you can perform most Apple Remote Desktop features can be categorized by its type (laptop, desktop), its physical location (building 3, 4th floor), its use (marketing, engineering, computing), and so forth. Or ...
... computer screen to demonstrate a task to install or update the same applications on all the computers in a training room. you define Apple Remote Desktop computer lists. A computer list is easy; A particular computer can belong to administer similarly. A computer can be used to manage ...multiple computers at the same time. Setting up computer lists, you can perform most Apple Remote Desktop features can be categorized by its type (laptop, desktop), its physical location (building 3, 4th floor), its use (marketing, engineering, computing), and so forth. Or ...
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Deploying Software Apple Remote Desktop lets you distribute software and related files to client computers from your Apple Remote Desktop administrator computer or from a computer running Mac OS X Server. Administrator computer Deploy drag-and-drop application folders Deploy configuration files Deploy install packages (.pkg or .mpkg) Deploy UNIX shell scripts Set startup disk Mac OS X Server NetInstall NetBoot images images Xserve cluster node Marketing department Engineering department Chapter 1 Using Apple Remote Desktop 15
Deploying Software Apple Remote Desktop lets you distribute software and related files to client computers from your Apple Remote Desktop administrator computer or from a computer running Mac OS X Server. Administrator computer Deploy drag-and-drop application folders Deploy configuration files Deploy install packages (.pkg or .mpkg) Deploy UNIX shell scripts Set startup disk Mac OS X Server NetInstall NetBoot images images Xserve cluster node Marketing department Engineering department Chapter 1 Using Apple Remote Desktop 15
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... also distribute and install software, including the Mac OS X operating system, by using an installation disc or an image downloaded using Apple Software Update. On the Apple Remote Desktop administrator computer, set up, or by using Apple Remote Desktop to : Â Distribute school project materials...operating system update. 16 Chapter 1 Using Apple Remote Desktop Distributing Installer Packages You can distribute and automatically install packages in . On Mac OS X Server, use the PackageMaker tool (included on one copy of remote client systems to point to the NetInstall ...
... also distribute and install software, including the Mac OS X operating system, by using an installation disc or an image downloaded using Apple Software Update. On the Apple Remote Desktop administrator computer, set up, or by using Apple Remote Desktop to : Â Distribute school project materials...operating system update. 16 Chapter 1 Using Apple Remote Desktop Distributing Installer Packages You can distribute and automatically install packages in . On Mac OS X Server, use the PackageMaker tool (included on one copy of remote client systems to point to the NetInstall ...
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...computer is a NetBoot image. Use Apple Remote Desktop to distribute preference files when you can mount an AFP server volume, from a NetBoot image get a fresh system environment every time they start up . Using UNIX Shell Scripts You can create using Mac OS X Server is shared by ...using the Startup Disk pane of client systems to point to the currently logged in a cluster node. Chapter 1 Using Apple Remote Desktop 17 Otherwise, administering the computer using Apple Remote Desktop. For example, you need to set...
...computer is a NetBoot image. Use Apple Remote Desktop to distribute preference files when you can mount an AFP server volume, from a NetBoot image get a fresh system environment every time they start up . Using UNIX Shell Scripts You can create using Mac OS X Server is shared by ...using the Startup Disk pane of client systems to point to the currently logged in a cluster node. Chapter 1 Using Apple Remote Desktop 17 Otherwise, administering the computer using Apple Remote Desktop. For example, you need to set...
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... capture data describing the attributes of client computers, then generate reports based on an as-needed basis. 18 Chapter 1 Using Apple Remote Desktop You can collect data just before generating a report if you need up-to one or more client computers. Verifying Installations To... distribute application updates. Distributing Drag-and-Drop Applications You can distribute and install self-contained (drag-and-drop) applications by Apple Remote Desktop at regular intervals and stored in its built-in SQL (Structured Query Language) database for an application are installed correctly. Use...
... capture data describing the attributes of client computers, then generate reports based on an as-needed basis. 18 Chapter 1 Using Apple Remote Desktop You can collect data just before generating a report if you need up-to one or more client computers. Verifying Installations To... distribute application updates. Distributing Drag-and-Drop Applications You can distribute and install self-contained (drag-and-drop) applications by Apple Remote Desktop at regular intervals and stored in its built-in SQL (Structured Query Language) database for an application are installed correctly. Use...
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Administrator computer Mac OS X Server SQL tools ARD SQL database ARD SQL database Xserve cluster node Marketing department Engineering department Using the collected data, Apple Remote Desktop generates reports tailored to search client systems for specific files and folders. File Search Report Use the File Search... for specific files and folders and to reside-on the local administrator computer, or on a server where the Apple Remote Desktop administrator software is updated as files matching your specifications. You can be captured on the client systems. Chapter 1 Using...
Administrator computer Mac OS X Server SQL tools ARD SQL database ARD SQL database Xserve cluster node Marketing department Engineering department Using the collected data, Apple Remote Desktop generates reports tailored to search client systems for specific files and folders. File Search Report Use the File Search... for specific files and folders and to reside-on the local administrator computer, or on a server where the Apple Remote Desktop administrator software is updated as files matching your specifications. You can be captured on the client systems. Chapter 1 Using...
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..., which computers need more memory, which computer has the fastest processor speed, and how much free space is left on a particular disk. 20 Chapter 1 Using Apple Remote Desktop storage, FireWire devices, USB devices, network interfaces, memory, and expansion cards. You can review information about particular hardware used by client computers- Using this report...
..., which computers need more memory, which computer has the fastest processor speed, and how much free space is left on a particular disk. 20 Chapter 1 Using Apple Remote Desktop storage, FireWire devices, USB devices, network interfaces, memory, and expansion cards. You can review information about particular hardware used by client computers- Using this report...
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... which applications have a bad connection to query, sort, and analyze the collected data. Generating Your Own Reports Because the Apple Remote Desktop database is in a different program, such as a spreadsheet application. The Network Interfaces report might also help identify reasons for...on individual client computers. In addition, you can export data from the administrator computer, you may find out which Apple Remote Desktop administrator privileges are enabled or disabled for you measure and troubleshoot the communication between your administrator computer and your client ...
... which applications have a bad connection to query, sort, and analyze the collected data. Generating Your Own Reports Because the Apple Remote Desktop database is in a different program, such as a spreadsheet application. The Network Interfaces report might also help identify reasons for...on individual client computers. In addition, you can export data from the administrator computer, you may find out which Apple Remote Desktop administrator privileges are enabled or disabled for you measure and troubleshoot the communication between your administrator computer and your client ...