Apple Computer Inc. on Monday released an update for Apple Remote Desktop (ARD), the company’s software solution to assist Mac system administrators and computer managers with asset management, software distribution and help desk support. ARD 2.1 includes several enhancements and bug fixes.
According to Apple key features of the update include support for full screen mode when controlling and observing remote computers; support for controlling and observing remote computers with multiple monitors; support for mouse scroll wheel and right-click when controlling remote computers; support for computer restart for packages that require a restart; improved reporting of output for the Send UNIX command; improved printing of hardware and software reports; improved remote data collection; improved file copy for files on networked home directories; and enhanced column sorting in Administration application.
Apple Remote Desktop 2.1, a free update for registered users of ARD 2.0, is available from Apple’s Web site.