Apple introduces Remote Desktop 3
Well I guess we know why the Apple Store was down earlier. Today, Apple introduced Remote Desktop 3, which is now a Universal Binary and includes over 50 new features that deliver better software distribution, asset management and remote assistance. Over 30 Automator actions, remote Spotlight searching of multiple Tiger machines, a Dashboard observation widget and automatically installing software on remote machines when they return online are at the top of the new feature buzz list, which includes:
Remote Drag and Drop files and folders between local and remote computers
Remote Copy and Paste for simple transfer of text and images between local and remote computers
Persistent Task History and Task Templates to make it easy to save and replicate repetitive task
Curtain Mode to hide the desktop of a system while it is being controlled remotely
Application Usage and User History Reports to track software compliance and monitor the use of unauthorized applications
Smart Computer Lists for dynamically managing systems based on specified criteria
AES 128-bit encryption for secure communications between Apple Remote Desktop 3 and clients
Apple Remote Desktop 3 is available immediately through the Apple Store for either $299 to manage up to 10 machines, or $499 for managing an unlimited number of machines.