Remote desktop protocols
C22.12 introduces 2 new Remote Desktop protocols:
- NEAR: Acronis proprietary cross-platform and secure remote desktop protocol.
- Apple Screen Sharing: macOS built-in screen sharing component.
Please refer to the table below for more information about all protocols:
| NEAR | RDP | Apple Screen Sharing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acronis proprietary remote desktop protocol | Microsoft proprietary remote desktop protocol | macOS built-in screen sharing component | |
| OS support | Windows, macOS and Linux. | Windows Only | macOS only |
| Installation | Cyber Protect Agent (with Connect module) should be installed on the remote workload. | RDP access should be enabled on Windows workload. | Screen sharing should be enabled on macOS workload. |
| Authentication |
• User credentials for remote workload
• Asking for control/ observe
|
Windows user credentials (username, password, domain) |
• macOS user credentials (username, password)
• VNC password
|
Check the suitable License edition for each protocol in the table below:
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Standard Product | Advanced Management | |
| Remote Connection protocols | ||
| Remote connection via RDP (desktop client) | YES | YES |
| Remote connection via RDP (web client) | YES | YES |
| Remote connection via NEAR | NO | YES |
| Remote connection via Apple Screen Sharing | NO | YES |