KVM over IP vs. Remote Access Software A Comparison
With many IT departments operating in down-sized environments as well as under-staffed employees being forced to manage an exceptional amount of mission-critical server room equipment than what they can handle; the ability to remotely monitor and repair computer problems on the go is an important task in todays modern data center. Two remote monitoring options available for controlling computers over IP means will allow network administrators to view computers and access problems as they arise. Following we compare and contrast the two most popular methods of remote access computer management in the industry today.
Both hardware and software based remote computer management solutions offers users valuable remote IP access when needed; however, each solution holds their own when comparisons are drawn between these unique solutions. Although, they each share one main feature hardware based KVM over IP devices and Remote Desktop client based software perform as though you are sitting directly in front of the target system, manageable from anywhere in the world with an internet connection.
A closer look...