Apple Remote Desktop 3.1 released

Apple has updated both its Remote Desktop Client and Remote Desktop Admin packages to version 3.1

The accompanying release notes for Remote Desktop Client 3.1 state: "The [...] client update is recommended for all users and addresses numerous issues related to overall reliability, usability and compatibility."

With regard to Remote Desktop Admin 3.1, Apple lists the following enhancements:

• remote lights out management of Xserve
• scanning computers on the local network
• installation of software meta-packages
• authentication when using directory services
• execution of AppleScript and Automator workflows
• compatibility with third party VNC viewers and servers

Download links are as follows:

• Remote Desktop 3.1 Client [2.5 MB]
• Remote Desktop 3.1 Admin [27.6 MB]

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