Installation manual

To use Apple Remote Desktop, install the administration

software on the administrator computer rst, and then

install and enable the client software on the computers you

want to manage. You’ll need your installation disc, the serial

number, and either the printed Welcome instructions, or

these instructions.

Installing Apple Remote Desktop

To use Apple Remote Desktop, install the administration software on the administrator

computer rst, and then install and enable the client software on the computers you

want to manage. You’ll need your installation disc, the serial number, and either the

printed quickstart instructions, or these instructions.

This chapter describes how to install Apple Remote Desktop for system administration

and user interaction and gives complete setup instructions. You can learn about:

System Requirements for Apple Remote Desktop

Administrator and client computers:

Any of the following: Â

Mac OS X or Mac OS X Server version 10.4.11 or later Â

Mac OS X or Mac OS X Server version 10.5.7 or later Â

Mac OS X or Mac OS X Server version 10.6 or later Â

For observing and controlling non-Mac platforms: a system running Virtual Network Â

Computer (VNC)-compatible server software

NetBoot and NetInstall (optional):

Mac OS X Server version 10.3 or later with NetBoot and NetInstall services enabled Â

Installing Apple Remote Desktop