Comparing software – Apple Remote Desktop 2.2 User Manual
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Chapter 3
Administering Computers
The search parameters for Apple Remote Desktop are slightly different from those used
by the Finder’s Find command. For example, ARD does not search by visibility or
label.The report display can be customized as well. See “Changing Report Layout” on
page 75 for more information.
To search for software items:
1
Select a computer list.
2
Select one or more computers in the Remote Desktop window.
3
Choose Report > File Search.
4
Choose the desired search parameter from the pop-up menu and enter a search term.
5
If you want to customize the report display, do so now.
For more information about the report display, see “Changing Report Layout” on
page 75 for more information.
6
To search using new data, select Collect New Data For Report; to search using saved
data only, deselect Collect New Data For Report.
If you want to search using new data only if the saved data is too old, select If Current
Data Older Than, and enter the desired amount of time.
7
Click Search.
The newly generated report window appears.
Comparing Software
Apple Remote Desktop has several specialized reports for comparing software on client
computers with software on the administrator’s computer. These are run from a
computer with the desired fonts, or with the correct version of software installed.
Generating a Software Version Report
The Software Version report compares application versions on client computers to
application versions on the administrator computer. You can select up to 10
applications to compare. Command-line tools and unbundled Java (.jar) applications do
not report their version.
To generate a Software Version report:
1
Select a computer list.
2
Select one or more computers in the Remote Desktop window.
3
Choose Report > Software Version Report.
4
Select the software you want to compare from the application list.
You can select up to 10 applications.
If the application you want doesn’t appear in the list, click the Add button (+) to
browse for the application.