Symantec 14541094 User Guide - Page 128

128 Controlling another computer remotely Connecting to a computer that does not have a host running 6 Under Authentication type, select one of the following: pcAnywhere NT Microsoft LDAP Validates a user by checking the user name and password against a list that is maintained on the host computer. Use this method for non-network connections or if your environment does not support the other authentication methods. This method of authentication is the least secure. Validates a user or group by checking a workstation or domain user list (available on Windows XP/2003 Server/2000/NT only). Validates a user or group of users by checking a list that is stored on a directory server that supports the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol. See "About authentication in pcAnywhere" on page 190. 7 To encrypt the data stream between the host and remote computers, in the Encryption level box, select one of the following: pcAnywhere encoding Symmetric Scrambles data using a mathematical algorithm so that it cannot be easily interpreted by a third party. This option is available on any operating system that pcAnywhere supports. Encodes and decodes data using a cryptographic key. This option is available on any operating system that supports the Microsoft CryptoAPI, such as Windows XP/2003 Server/2000/NT. For Windows Me/98, you can obtain the CryptoAPI by installing Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.x or later. See "Using encryption to protect data" on page 204. 8 If you are deploying the host to a computer that is running Windows XP/2003 Server/2000/NT, check Run as a service for optimum performance. 9 Check Cancel thin host after the remote session ends to cancel the host after the session ends. If you do not cancel the host after the session ends, the host continues to run until the operating system restarts.