pcAnywhere 12.0 - Host & Remote

Improved host and remote connectivity from anywhere to anywhere 

Product Information

Symantec pcAnywhere 12.0 combines a feature-rich, secure remote control solution with remote management and advanced file transfer capabilities to quickly resolve help desk and server support issues across multiple platforms. The new gateway and host invitation features address common connectivity challenges encountered by organizations and small businesses supporting multiple, remote devices. By providing real-time discovery of and secure connection to multiple devices behind firewalls and Network Address Translation (NAT) devices, the new gateway option allows help desk professionals to initiate sessions with end-users, minimizing exposure to common security risks such as port opening/forwarding to help maintain security policies. 

For expanded ease of use, pcAnywhere 12.0 provides a new basic view user interface option which offers intuitive, simplified, task-based graphic options. The single session manager feature gives users the option to combine all active sessions into a single window with tabs for each session.

• Enables simple, secure connection to remote devices
• Simplifies working across multiple platforms
• Connects to Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X based hosts from these (plus Pocket PC) remote systems
• Ensures high security with encryption and password protection
• Remotely accesses pcAnywhere hosts through firewalls and routers

New Features

• Host Invitation feature allows end users to establish a reverse (outbound) connection to the helpdesk without knowing IP addresses.
• Mac OS X host support enables management of Mac OS X computers from any pcAnywhere remote system.
• Gateway functionality makes it easier for remote users to access the pcAnywhere hosts they need.
• Single Session Manager combines pcAnywhere Manager and all active sessions into one tabbed window view.

Product Features

• Allows Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, and Microsoft Pocket PC remote systems to connect to Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X hosts.
• Connection wizard guides new users through their initial client-host connection.
• Powerful file-transfer capabilities allow users to upload and download files across different platforms.
• Mandatory password protection and login encryption help ensure that only authorized users can access a pcAnywhere host.
• Uses FIPS 140-2–validated encryption up to AES 256-bit.
• Bandwidth Auto-Detect automatically maximizes pcAnywhere performance for each type of connection.
• Remote Management tools provide direct access to vital operating system utilities (such as Command Prompt, Task Manager, and Services) on the host system.

System Requirements

• 233MHz or higher processor
• 64 MB of RAM (128 MB recommended)

Windows Server 2003 (Host, Remote, & Gateway); Windows Server 2003 x64 AMD64 or EM64T (Host & Gateway only)

• 233MHz or faster processor
• 128 MB of RAM (512 MB recommended)

• Java Runtime Environment 1.4.2 or later
• Red Hat 9, Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES or WS 3.0/4.0, Novell® Linux Desktop 9, SuSE Linux 9.3/10.0, or SuSE Enterprise Server 8/9
• Mac OS X 10.3 or later
• Windows 98 or later

• Red Hat 9, Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES or WS 3.0/4.0, Novell Linux Desktop 9, SuSE Linux 9.3/10.0, or SuSE Enterprise Server 8/9
• KDE or GNOME

• Macintosh PowerPC G4/G5 processor only
• Mac OS X 10.3 or later
• pcAnywhere Web Remote
• Java Runtime Environment 1.4.2 or later
• Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari

• Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC/Pocket PC Phone Edition or later
• 1 MB of available RAM for installation

• 35 MB of available hard disk space
• CD or DVD drive
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 or later