Limiting features in the administrator application – Apple Remote Desktop User Manual
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Chapter 2
Setting Up
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Physical Access Security
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If you have stored the Remote Desktop password in your keychain, make sure the
keychain is secured, and the application isn’t running while you are away from the
Remote Desktop window.
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If you want to leave the Remote Desktop application open, but need to be away
from the computer, use a password-protected screen saver and select a hot corner so
you can instantly activate the screen saver.
Limiting Features in the Administrator Application
Remote Desktop can operate in what is referred to as “User Mode.” User Mode is
activated when a non-administrator user opens Remote Desktop to administer ARD
client computers. The administrator of the computer with Remote Desktop installed
can choose which features and tasks are available to non-administrator users.
User Mode is a great way to delegate administrative tasks, or give users only the
features of Remote Desktop that they really use. For example, you may not allow non-
administrators to copy or delete files, but you may want them to be able to observe
client screens and send messages to client users.
You can choose to allow non-administrators to:
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Observe, control, and share screens
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Lock and unlock screens
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Send text messages and chat
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Sleep and wake client computers
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Log out users
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Restart and shut down computers
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Open files and applications
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Rename computers
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Generate reports and software searches
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Copy items from clients
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Copy items, delete items, and empty the Trash
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Create ARD custom installers
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Upgrade clients and change client settings
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Install packages
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Set the client computer’s startup volume
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Set the client’s data reporting policy
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Send UNIX commands
Each of these features can be enabled or disabled independently of each other.
Otherwise, you can enable all of Remote Desktop’s features for non-administrator users.