Apple Remote Desktop 3 - Manual (Page 20)

20 Technology Overview
Apple Remote Desktop 3
Reporting Using Task Server
You can use a computer other than the administrator computer to collect reporting
data on an automated basis. By using a computer as a Task Server, you can always be
ready for client computers to send their reporting information—while freeing up the
administrator computer for other management tasks.
Software Reports
In addition to Spotlight search, Apple Remote Desktop 3 includes three types of soft-
ware reports that provide details on file system attributes and installed application
versions, as well as the results of its powerful file search capabilities.
File Search. Specific information about files and folders on client systems allows
you to audit installed applications. For example, to check compliance with license
agreements, you can identify how many copies of a particular application are in use.
You can also use File Search to search by file size, helping you identify large files and
applications that may be taking up too much space on the hard drive.
Software Version. Use this report to make sure that users have the latest and most
appropriate application versions for their systems.
Software Difference. This report can help you detect application versions that are
out of date, nonstandard, or otherwise unacceptable—or learn whether a user has
installed an unauthorized application.