2011 (Windows)

Remotely connecting to the pcAnywhere thin host
Symantec pcAnywhere lets you remotely connect to a computer that is running
in the recovery environment. The computer must be running the pcAnywhere
thin host. This host is included in the Symantec System Recovery Disk. The host
also must be available and waiting for a connection. When the host and the client
computer are connected, the client computer can remotely manage a recovery.
Or, the client computer can perform other tasks that are supported in Symantec
System Recovery Disk.
Note: The client computer cannot transfer files or add additional drivers for
network or storage devices on the computer that is running the thin host.
To remotely connect to the pcAnywhere thin host
1
Ensure that the computer to be remotely managed (the host) has started in
Symantec System Recovery Disk. Also, ensure that the pcAnywhere thin host
is available and waiting for a connection.
2
Obtain the IP address of the thin host computer.
3
On the client computer, in Symantec pcAnywhere, configure a remote
connection item.
For more information, see the Symantec pcAnywhere User's Guide.
Note: You do not need to choose to automatically log on to the host on
connection.
4
When you configure the connection in pcAnywhere, do the following:
■ Select TCP/IP as the connection type.
■ Specify the IP address of the host computer.
■ Choose to automatically log on to the host on connection.
If you do not include the logon information, you are prompted for it when
you connect to the thin host.
■ Type the following log on name:
symantec
■ Type the following password:
recover
The thin host shuts down when there is an attempt to connect by using any
incorrect configuration settings.
251Recovering a computer
About using the networking tools in Symantec System Recovery Disk