equinux VPN Tracker 6.4.6 - Manual (Page 29)

Accessing FileMaker via Secure Desktop
Secure Desktop makes it easy to access FileMaker over your VPN connection.
To add your FileMaker database:
‣ Click the triangle at the bottom of the Secure Desktop to
switch to edit mode
‣ Drag the FileMaker icon onto your Secure Desktop
‣ While you’re still in edit mode, click the FileMaker icon to
enter your database settings:
Once you’ve configured everything, click the arrow again to leave edit mode.
Now just click your FileMaker icon to start a new Secure Desktop session and
VPN Tracker will connect to your VPN, launch FileMaker and open your data-
base.
When you end the Secure Desktop session, VPN Tracker will close any open
databases for you, before quitting FileMaker.
Accessing your Mac with Apple Remote Desktop
You can remotely control or observe Macs in your remote network, using Ap-
ple’s Remote Desktop application. From your Secure Desktop, you can connect
to a specific Mac using Remote Desktop.
To access your Mac using Remote Desktop:
‣ Click the arrow at the bottom of the Secure Desktop to
switch to edit mode
‣ Drag the Remote Desktop icon onto your Secure Desktop
‣ While you’re in edit mode, click the Remote Desktop icon
‣ Choose whether you want to “Observe” or “Control” your remote Mac
‣ Enter the name or IP address of the Mac you want to control. Make sure
this Mac is listed in your Apple Remote Desktop application.
‣ Click the arrow again to leave edit mode
Click the Remote Desktop icon and Secure Desktop will connect you directly
to your Mac in your remote network.
Apple Remote Desktop needs to be installed on your Mac to use
it. If you do not have Apple Remote Desktop, you can use Screen
Sharing. Turn to the the next page to see how.
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