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PCanywhere
11, What's New in this latest version?
The
latest version of Symantec pcanywhere includes the following new features
and administrator tools, designed to increase security, optimize performance,
and make the software easier to use and customize. - NEW!
Remote management tools let you run vital utilities remotely to solve problems
and modify settings.
- NEW!
Utilities you can use remotely include Command Prompt, Task Manager, Services,
and Regedit.
- NEW! Other remote
management capabilities include viewing, starting, and stopping services; shutting
down, locking, and rebooting workstations; logging off users; viewing the NT Event
log; editing system files; and viewing installed programs.
- NEW!
Now supports 13 different authentication methods, including LDAP, ADS, NDS, Novell
Bindery, NT domains, and RSA SecurID.
- NEW!
The pcAnywhere Command Queue lets you send a set of files and DOS commands to
one or more computers.
- NEW! Symantec
Packager lets you deploy custom configurations of pcAnywhere and other applications
to any Windows NT, 2000, or XP system.
- NEW!
Files are transferred in the background so you can work uninterrupted.
- NEW!
Redesigned user interface makes navigation easier than ever.
- PKI
and symmetric encryption protect confidential data.
- Allows
you to restrict access to specific subnets or IP addresses.
- Lets
you hide your pcAnywhere-enabled systems from people browsing the network for
TCP/IP hosts.
- Mandatory password protection
ensures that only authorized users can access a pcAnywhere host.
- The
encryption wizard provides easy access to powerful data security.
- Compatibility
with cable and DSL modems permits high-speed remote connections.
pcAnywhere 11 adds additional logging capabilities including:
- Connection failures due to an invalid IP address or security ID
- Connection
attempts from unauthorized TCP/IP addresses
- Scans of the pc Anywhere
11 port
- Remote Access Perimeter Scanner (RAPS) scans
- Host
authentication warnings due to weak passwords
Host
Assessment Tool This tool lets you check the configuration of your host
connection items to ensure that you are taking advantage of the security features
in pcAnywhere 11 and helps you identify areas where you might be at risk.
Connection status For added security, the host
icon in the system tray now displays information about who is connected to the
host. Move the cursor over the host icon to see the remote computer name, type
of connection, and session duration. Customizable container
view
The watermarks in the pcanywhere
11 Manager window help you distinguish between different modes of
operation, such as host or remote. The View menu now lets you turn the watermarks
on or off, so helpdesk operators and others who manage a large number of connection
items can have an unobstructed view of their connection lists.
Rebootless
Host pcAnywhere 11 Packager lets administrators create host-only
packages that do not require end users to restart their computers once the installation
is complete. Rebootless host packages provide a quick way to deploy a pcAnywhere
host for a support session or to troubleshoot problems on a critical server
that cannot be rebooted.
PcAnywhere
11 System Requirements: Windows XP Home Edition/Professional
Intel Pentium (or compatible) 233MHz or higher processor 64 MB of RAM (128
MB recommended)
Windows 2000 Professional/Server Windows
NTWorkstation and Server 4.0 Windows 98/Me Intel Pentium (or compatible)
150MHz or higher processor 64 MB of RAM (128 MB recommended)
REQUIRED
FOR ALL INSTALLATIONS 35 MB of available hard disk space DVD or
CD-ROM drive
 
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