TeamViewer is a computer software package for remote control, desktop sharing, and file transfer between computers. The software operates with Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X[1][2], and Linux[3] and is able to function while the computers are protected by firewalls and NAT proxy. It is also possible to access a machine running Teamviewer with a web browser.[4] While the main focus of the application is to facilitate desktop support and remote control of computers, collaboration and presentation features are included within the package.[5]
TeamViewer GmbH was founded in 2005 in Uhingen, Germany. According to the company's press releases, TeamViewer has over 60 million users operating in 50 countries worldwide.
Establishing connections
Teamviewer may be installed with an installation procedure, though the 'Quick Support' version will run without installation. [8] To connect to another computer, TeamViewer has to be running on both machines: it can be run (but not installed) by a user without administrator access. When Teamviewer is started on a computer, it generates a partner ID and password. To establish a connection from a local client to a remote host machine, the local operator must communicate with the remote operator, request the ID and password, then enter these into the local TeamViewer.[9]
As the browser based version of TeamViewer requires Flash and a web browser, other utilities need not necessarily be installed on the computer you are using to control the remote server[10]
VPN
TeamViewer allows a VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection to be established between client and server.
Security
TeamViewer uses a full encryption, based on RSA private-/public key exchange and AES (256 Bit) session encoding.
As the private key never leaves the client or the host computer, the encrypted data stream, if intercepted, cannot be deciphered. The password is never sent directly but only through achallenge-response procedure, and is only saved on the local computer.[11]
Features
TeamViewer comes with many other features including
File transfer which allows you and your partner to share files across your VPN.
Online status displays to find out when your family or colleagues are online.
Browser based access, so you do not need to install the client to control a remote computer.
iPod/iPhone Application
The TeamViewer application is available for download from the App Store in both personal and commercial versions. It allows a user to give remote support to friends and colleagues who have the team viewer software installed on their computers at the touch of a button. The application supports both 3G and WiFi use. Using the application you are able to access files from any computer and assume almost full control over it.
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