This also does not require any type of SmartCard Middleware, nor does it even require a Smart Card readerinstalled on the remote machine. Version 5.5 and above of the DameWare Mini Remote Control programis also the only known third-party remote administration tool withthe ability to perform an Interactive Smart Card Login as well asRemote Smart Card Authentication, using a Smart Card and PIN fromyour local machine. Essentially, for any type ofencryption the Mini Remote Control uses Microsoft’s cryptographicservices providers (CSPs) & CryptoAPIs, taking advantage oftoday’s standards for Encryption, Hashing, and Key Exchange. The Mini Remote Control includes extensive features with regard tosecurity and encryption, including multiple authentication methodsprimarily designed to use the Operating System’s built-in security.It also offers the option of encrypting all communications betweenthe remote and local machines.
This gives administrators the uniqueability to remote control any machine on the LAN or WAN (acrosstown, across the country, or even around the world) in a matter ofseconds.
Givingan administrator the ability to remotely install the client agentservice eliminates the need to physically visit the remote machineto install the software. The Mini Remote Control program offers quick and easy “on the fly”deployment of its client agent service to remote machines. By simply using Microsoft Windows API calls to interactwith the local and remote machines, the Mini Remote Control isconsidered to be the most lightweight and independent remotecontrol application on the market.
This in turn eliminates a reboot of the remote machine whenconnecting. Unlike other Remote Control programs, theinstallation of the Mini Remote Control Client Agent does notinstall low-level drivers nor does it replace any existingOperating System drivers. Don’t be fooled by the name “Mini”! The DameWare MiniRemote Control (DMRC) program is loaded with numerousfeatures to help IT professionals get the most out of remotecontrol connectivity.