Apple Remote Desktop is the best way to manage the Mac computers on your network. Distribute software, provide real-time online help to end-users, create detailed software and hardware reports, and automate routine management tasks --- all from your own Mac.

Software Distribution

  • Easily copy and install software on remote Mac systems.
  • Encrypt network data when copying packages and files.
  • Configure a Task Server to assist with package installations on offline computers.

Remote Assistance

  • Observe and control your Mac computers.
  • Transfer files between Mac computers using Drag and Drop.
  • Copy and paste information between any two computers.
  • Prevent end-users from viewing the screen while you control their systems with Curtain Mode.
  • Control Virtual Network Computing (VNC)-enabled computers including Windows, Linux and UNIX systems.

Remote Administration

  • Perform over a dozen commands securely on remote Mac systems.
  • Remotely lock screens, sleep, wake, restart and shutdown of Mac systems.
  • Execute UNIX shell scripts or commands on your client systems.

Asset Management and Reporting

  • Perform lightning-fast searches with Remote Spotlight search.
  • Gather reports on more than 200 Mac hardware attributes.
  • See reports on user logins and application use.
  • Use a Task Server to assemble inventory reports, even from mobile systems not connected to the network.

Automation

  • Automate routine management tasks using Automator in OS X.
  • Get started immediately with over 40 actions.
  • Chain actions together to create powerful system administration workflows.
  • Combine actions with other application actions to create end-to-end solutions.
  • Save workflows as plug-ins to provide simple, customised interfaces to Apple Remote Desktop features.

What's New:

This update is recommended for all Apple Remote Desktop users and addresses several issues related to compatibility, reliability, and usability.