The Symantec pcAnywhere™ 12.5 Host and Remote Standard License software provides everything you need for one computer to remotely control and access another computer, establishing a one-to-one connection. Both Host and Remote components can be installed together on the same computer, or they can be installed separately on different computers.
Key Features NEW! Security settings maintain the status of Symantec pcAnywhere as the premier secure remote control application NEW! Quick Connect feature provides one-click connections to frequently accessed computers Symantec pcAnywhere continues to provide support for the latest in an array of operating systems. You can connect to and manage computers running Microsoft® Windows®, Linux®, Mac OS® X Universal, or Microsoft Pocket PC You can enjoy greater control with many new in-session features designed to make you more efficient at troubleshooting or working remotely
Key Benefits Reliable, secure remote connectivity-Gateway functionality makes it easier for remote users to find the hosts they need-even when they're behind firewalls or routers or that don't have fixed or public IP addresses Support for multiple platforms-Connect to and manage computers running Microsoft® Windows®, Linux®, Mac OS® X Universal, or Microsoft Pocket PC operating systems Efficient remote troubleshooting-Award-winning Symantec pcAnywhere™ gives technical support personnel powerful remote management and problem-solving tools. Problems can be diagnosed quickly and corrected on desktops, laptops, and servers by viewing and controlling them remotely. If necessary, they can even run crucial operating system utilities on a remote system. Robust file-transfer capabilities include support for efficient batch transfers Simple and quick navigation-Users enjoy a familiar interface and automated connections
Symantec pcAnywhere™ 12.5 employs a single setup for all supported languages Lightweight Quick Connect application allows simple access to frequently used remote connections Additional multiple monitor support allows you to specify a monitor to view or scroll among all attached monitors on the host computer
Smart card authentication NEW! Supports all PC/SC compliant smart cards Native whiteboard support provides a two-way communication tool for a technician and an end user to collaborate. Standard drawing features are used to mark the screen for both users to see
Easy management of multiple sessions IMPROVED! A dedicated tab displays thumbnails of all active sessions when multiple sessions are open. This thumbnail view allows users to jump directly to a session by clicking on the thumbnail or by navigating with keyboard shortcuts
Supports multiple authentication types IMPROVED! Now a single host configuration can use two authentication types. For example, Microsoft® Active Directory® users and local administrators can both authenticate to the same host
Better performance in Active Directory environments IMPROVED! Searching for users in Active Directory environments becomes less time-consuming. Users can be added directly through an edit box and be validated. Local and Administrator groups can be added to other authentication types
Meet compliance needs with more log details IMPROVED! Logging, reporting, and notification have been enhanced. FQDN of computers in session, IP addresses, logged-in user names, keyboard and mouse status changes, and additional chat conversations are also logged