User Guide

Customizing Symantec pcAnywhere options
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The settings in the pcAnywhere Options dialog box are grouped by tabs.
This table explains where to find the settings that you need.
Network administrators and users who frequently need to change global
settings to accommodate unique configuration requirements can create
option sets that contain the settings they need.
Option sets can be used as templates for custom installation packages.
They can also be used as the default preferences for the local computer.
For example, if you work in different locations, you can avoid changing
Tab Explanation For more information,
see
Host Operation Controls basic host operations,
such as host name and video
settings.
“Controlling host
operations” on
page 125.
Remote Operation Controls performance and display
settings for remote sessions.
“Configuring remote
operations” on
page 128.
Host
Communications
Contains customization options for
modem and network connections
on the host.
“Controlling host
communications” on
page 127.
Remote
Communications
Contains customization options for
modem and network connections
on the remote.
“Controlling remote
communications” on
page 128.
File Transfer Controls file transfer settings. “Changing file transfer
preferences” on
page 79.
Event Logging Enables logging of events that
occur during pcAnywhere sessions.
“Monitoring events in
pcAnywhere” on
page 113.
Directory Services Controls settings for using a
directory service to find hosts.
“Using directory
services” on page 129.
Remote Printing Contains settings for configuring
remote printing.
“Printing remotely” on
page 35.
Encryption Specifies certificate information
required for public-key encryption.
“Setting up public-key
encryption” on
page 110.