FARONICS DEEP FREEZE MAC, Manual

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Deep Freeze Mac Overview
About Deep Freeze
Deep Freeze Mac provides a completely non-restrictive working environment where there is no need
to be concerned about system damage or corruption; a simple restart eradicates all changes and ensures
that the standard system configuration is available at all times. All changes to a computer are temporary
for that working session, including installation or removal of software and application preference
configuration. The need for IT professionals to perform rebuilds, re-image, or troubleshoot computers
is eliminated, resulting in a reduction in IT expenditures and an increase in computer uptime.
About Apple Remote Desktop (ARD)
Apple Remote Desktop is Apple Computer’s complete desktop management solution for Mac OS X.
Faronics does not provide sales or technical support information for Apple Remote Desktop. More
information regarding ARD can be found at http://www.apple.com/remotedesktop .
Command Line Control Capability
Tasks referred to in Appendix II for use with ARD can also be used in other third-party command line
control programs.
System Requirements
Deep Freeze Mac requires Mac OS X Tiger v10.4.11, Leopard v10.5.1 and up, or Snow Leopard v10.6.0
and up.
Deep Freeze Mac is a Universal application (Intel and PPC compatible).
ARD integration requires Apple Remote Desktop version 2.2 or later.
A minimum of 256 MB RAM is recommended.
Important Terminology
A Frozen volume or partition is completely restored to its exact original configuration and contents
upon each restart of the computer.
A
Thawed volume partition functions normally, as it would if Deep Freeze was not installed.
About Faronics
Faronics develops and markets intelligent solutions for absolute control of multi-user computing
environments. Faronics’ market-leading solutions have dramatically impacted the day-to-day lives
of thousands of information technology professionals and computing lab managers by ensuring
100% availability of systems. Our user-driven, powerful technology innovations benefit educational
institutions, healthcare facilities, libraries, government organizations and corporations. Incorporated
in 1996, Faronics has two offices situated in the USA and Canada. An ambitious growth strategy and
global outlook has Faronics striving to reach new markets. Future diversification of Faronics’ utilities
will provide innovative and unique solutions that will continue to enhance user productivity.