Apple Remote Desktop 2.2 - Manual (Page 58)

58 Chapter 3 Administering Computers
Using the Task History Area
The task history area is in the bottom half of the Remote Desktop window (see “Task
History Area” on page 46). Every time you execute a task (generating a report, copying
a file, restarting a computer), the task name, result, and time you execute it is listed in
the task history area. You can resize the task history area, or even close it off entirely.
You can select a task in the task history area to see information about it. You can also
view a more detailed description of the task, as well as the computers involved with it.
If a task is still in progress, you can stop it, or edit the computers involved with it and
run it again.
Viewing Task Feedback
After a task is completed (observing a computer, copying a file, restarting a computer),
the task name, result, and time you run it are stored for review. The task feedback
window gives a detailed account of the task, and reports success or failure for each
participating client computer.
To view the task feedback window:
m Double-click the task in the task history area.
Using Task Feedback
You can use the task feedback window to:
• Retry a task on selected computers
• Duplicate a task
• Cancel a task in progress
To use the task feedback window:
1 Double-click the task in the task history area.
2 Select the client computers you want to perform the task on.
3 Choose a function from the menu.
Installing Software Using ARD
There are several methods you can use to install software with Apple Remote Desktop.
The following section describes how to install software using installer packages or
metapackages, using the copy command in ARD, using installers made by other
software companies, or using NetBoot or Network Install.
Warning: Distributing copyrighted software without the appropriate license
agreement is a violation of copyright law.