PC AnywherePC Anywhere

By:Neil MeharuJewel Libid

Pete RamirezLynn Hy

Presentation Overview:Presentation Overview:

• What is remote access control?• What is pcAnywhere? Explanation and

features.• What are some of the competitors?• What are the advantages/disadvantages of

pcAnywhere?• Concluding statement.

Remote Access ControlRemote Access Control

• Remote access is the ability to get access to a computer or a network from a remote distance.

• Methods of connectivity: ISPs, dial up modems, a dedicated line, ISDN, wireless, cable modem, and DSL lines.

Various types of remote Various types of remote access control:access control:

• Telnet: computers have remote access over the internet using telnet protocols.

• Terminal Services: its architecture allows applications and user desktops to be transmitted over the network and displayed via terminal emulation software

• Desktop Remote Access: RAS application already built-in windows XP.

• Virtual Private Networking• Remote Access software

What is pcAnywhere?What is pcAnywhere?

• pcAnywhere is one of the world’s best selling software from symantec that provides helpdesk support, managing and supporting networks, servers, workstations, and mobile PC’s.

• It runs on all Microsoft 32-bit platforms• The latest version is 10.5, and currently,

there is beta testing for 11.0

User InterfaceUser Interface

• Simple GUI interface

Key Features:Key Features:• Enhanced Logging: connection failures

due to an invalid IP address or security ID• Pc Anywhere Packager creates custom

install sets that reduce footprint, enforce policies, and customize pcAnywhere

• Host Assessment tool: The new Host Assessment Tool lets you test the configuration of pcAnywhere hosts to determine if there are other security options that you should take advantage of.

• Connection status: icon in the system tray now displays information about who is connected to the host

Security Issues:Security Issues:• Remote Access Perimeter Scanner

detects unprotected remote access hosts on networks and phone lines.

• 3 levels of encryption that protects the data stream between host and remote computer.

• Unauthorized access are eliminated with serialization, IP screening, 9 different authentication methods, and Integrity checking.

Competing ProductsCompeting Products• GoToMyPC• Carbon Copy/Net• Laplink• Reach Out• Timuktu• PcDuo • NetMeeting• VNC

ProsPros• Secure Remote Control• Custom Installations• Manage servers and Provide Heldesk

Support• Price ($48)• Simple Interface

ConsCons• pcAnywhere:

• Requires:• Software Installation• Security configuration• Firewall configuration• Configuring the Connection• Connection Costs• Management Features

Windows XPWindows XPRequires

– Need not purchase software, the Remote Desktop Connection software is preinstalled with Windows XP

– A remote computer running Windows 95 and a more recent version of Windows must have the Remote Desktop Connection client software installed

ConclusionConclusion

• Remote Access (remote desktop): enables you to get access to a computer or network from a where at any time

Key TermsKey Terms

• Remote Access Control (RAC)• Virtual Private Network (VPN)• Telnet• Terminal Services

Sources:Sources:• Symantec pcAnywhere:

http://www.symantec.com/pcanywhere/Consumer/w_new.html• Telnet: http://www.telnet.org/htm/support_whatistelnet.htm• Windows 2000 Terminal Services:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/server/evaluation/features/terminal.asp

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/gomobile/remtoedesktop/default.asp

http://www.gotomypc.com/downloads/pdf/m/GoToMyPC_Personal_pcAnywhere_Comparison_White_Paper.pdf

http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/wxprmdtp.htm