Actually, Apple Remote Desktop 3 is the third generation of Apple’s desktop management software, which lets users remotely control Mac OS X computers. As you’d expect, it’s a Universal Binary application that’s optimized to take advantage of the newest Intel-based Macs processing power, with more than 50 new features, including lightning-fast Spotlight searches across multiple systems. There are also 30 Automator actions for easily automating repetitive system administration tasks, a Dashboard Widget that provides quick, convenient observation of remote systems, and AutoInstall, which allows for the installation of software automatically on mobile systems. Just a few of the additional features include:
- System Status Indicators let administrators quickly check the overall health of multiple systems at a glance.
- Power Copy copies files up to 11 times faster than with previous versions.
- Remote Drag and Drop lets you move files and folders between local and remote computers.
- Remote Copy and Paste lets you transfer text and images between local and remote computers.
- Persistent Task History and Task Templates make it easy to save and replicate those mind-numbing repetitive tasks.
- Curtain Mode hides the desktop of a system while it is being controlled remotely.
- Application Usage and User History Reports track software compliance and monitor the use of unauthorized applications.
- Smart Computer Lists dynamically manage systems based on specified criteria.
- AES 128-bit encryption for secure communications between Remote Desktop 3 and clients.
