Description of the Symantec pcAnywhere 12.1
pcAnywhere 12.0 Host and Remote from Symantec lets you manage computers and resolve helpdesk issues quickly. It includes gateway functionality that enables remote users to find the host behind network devices, with minimal setup and without requiring hosts to have fixed or public IP addresses. The Single Session Manager combines pcAnywhere Manager and all active sessions into one tabbed window view for easy viewing. The pcAnywhere 12.0 Host and Remote is ideal for helpdesks, VARs and system integrators who need an efficient, versatile way to support users in multiple locations.
Key Technologies of the Symantec pcAnywhere 12.1
Remote Access and Remote Control
Features of the Symantec pcAnywhere 12.1
Connect to remote devices simply and securely to support users in multiple locations
Connect to and manage computers running Microsoft® Windows®, Linux®, Mac® OS X Universal, or Microsoft Pocket PC
Manage computers and resolve help desk issues quickly
Enables remote users to easily find the hosts they need behind firewalls or routers
Makes remote connections easy and secure with new Basic View interface and built-in AES 256-bit encryption
Host Invitation allows end users to reverse connect to help desk without knowing IP addresses
Single Session Manager combines pcAnywhere Manager and all active sessions into one tabbed window view
Allows Microsoft Windows, Linux, MacOS X Universal, and Microsoft Pocket PC remote systems to connect to Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X Universal hosts
Connection wizard guides new users through initial client-host connection
Allows users to upload and download files across different platforms
Mandatory password protection and login encryption ensures access only to authorized users
Uses FIPS 140-2-validated encryption to AES 256-bit
Bandwidth Auto-Detect automatically maximizes performance for each connection type
Remote Management tools provide direct access to operating system utilities on the host system
Award-Winning Protection of the Symantec pcAnywhere 12.1
March 2006 CRN: Enabling Security--Anywhere--With Symantec
August 2006 CompTIA: Computing Technology Industry Association Presents Best of Show Awards at Breakaway, CT Summit Conferences
December 2004 CRN: Remote Access Product of the Year
July 2003 CNET: Editors' Choice Award
System Requirements of the Symantec pcAnywhere 12.1
pcAnywhereTM Windows® Host, Remote & Gateway
Windows VistaTM (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, Ultimate)
Windows XP Home & Pro, Windows XP Tablet & Media Center Edition
Windows XP Embedded and Windows Embedded for POS
Windows 2000 Pro/Server/Adv Server
Windows 2003 Server (Standard & Enterprise)
pcAnywhere Host & Gateway are supported on Windows x64 (AMD64 or EM64T processors)
Required for all Windows installations
35 MB of available hard disk space
233MHz or faster processor
128 MB of RAM
CD or DVD drive
CD writer/burner or ISO image reading application (electronic purchases only)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 or later
