Using Apple Remote Desktop to access headless build machines
December 08, 2022

Using Apple Remote Desktop to access headless build machines

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 6 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Apple Remote Desktop

We use Apple Remote Desktop to remotely work on Mac Mini devices that we use for builds of iOS and MacOS applications we develop.
  • Detection of computers on remote network
  • Authentication
  • File manager integration
  • Connection quality
  • Keyboard mapping
  • It allowed us to save money and space buy not having to buy separate displays and input peripherals for machines that are mostly used as headless servers.
Microsoft Remote desktop tends to perform better, especially over the internet and has multiple implementations, including open source.
AnyDesk is multi platform (both server and client) and more suitable for ad-hoc remote sessions.

Do you think Apple Remote Desktop delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Apple Remote Desktop's feature set?

No

Did Apple Remote Desktop live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Apple Remote Desktop go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Apple Remote Desktop again?

Yes

Apple Remote Desktop is well suited for remote access of headless devices for short periods of time, in order to perform configurations or similar tasks. It is not so well suited for continuous work or work over WiFi.

Apple Remote Desktop Feature Ratings

Screen sharing
6
File transfer
9
Instant message
Not Rated
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication
Not Rated
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers
9
Over-the-Internet remote session
8
Initiate remote control from mobile
Not Rated
Remote management of servers & workstations
9
Remote Active Directory® management
Not Rated
Centralized management dashboard
Not Rated
Session record
Not Rated
Annotations
Not Rated
Monitoring and Alerts
Not Rated
Multi-platform remote control
Not Rated