Now there’s a simple, effective way to control access to files and applications on shared Apple Macintosh systems in classrooms, university computer labs, and other networked educational environments.
At Ease for Workgroups 3.0 software from Apple Computer provides security without sacrificing flexibility. Each user works with two folders: one containing approved applications, files, servers, and other items; and one for the user’s own documents. Administrators can prevent users from changing system settings and controls or from deleting, accessing, or modifying files and applications that are not in their designated folders. The hard disk on each Macintosh system can also be locked to prevent users from accessing information on that disk if they start the system from another disk.
A distinct advantage of At Ease for Workgroups 3.0 is that it offers differ-ent user interfaces for different age groups or computer experience levels. For youngsters and computer novices, there’s the simple At Ease desktop, with large buttons for accessing files and applications and large folders for keeping everything organized. Experienced Macintosh users can use the familiar Finder interface, with its windows, icons, and pull-down menus. Administrators can manage security in both environments.
At Ease for Workgroups 3.0 is designed especially for networked computers. Administrators can configure At Ease from any Macintosh system on the network. They can also authorize instructors to perform basic At Ease administrative tasks. Shared applications and documents can be stored on any file server on your AppleTalk network, and instructors can have centralized “drop-box” folders into which students can submit assignments electronically.
With Version 3.0, you can create a list of approved CDs to prevent users from accessing unauthorized materials. And within the At Ease desktop, each CD or floppy disk conveniently appears in its own At Ease folder.
At Ease for Workgroups 3.0: It helps keep your classroom and computer-lab systems running so that your students can keep learning.
Features
Comprehensive security
• Control over opening, copying, deleting, and renaming files
• Individual user passwords
• Control of individual CDs and their contents
• Prevention of application launching from floppy disks
• Hard disk locking to prevent hard disk access if the system is started from
another disk
• Controlled access to system settings, control panels, and the Chooser
Versatile user interface
• Finder interface for experienced Macintosh users—with complete At Ease security
• Simplified At Ease desktop for young or inexperienced users
• Talking buttons for young users still learning to read
• Separate At Ease folder for each CD or floppy disk
Flexible management
• Supports up to 200 different configurations and 4,000 distinct users
• Provides administrator control of global security and configuration settings
• Offers optional instructor control (designated by administrator) of basic access privileges and settings
Networking and workflow
• Ability to update At Ease settings (such as adding a new application) from any computer on the network
• Support of multiple file servers for storing documents and applications
• Centralized instructor drop-box folders for electronic submission of student assignments
• Shared group-access folders
Technical Specifications
Access levels
• At Ease desktop
• Restricted Finder
• Normal Finder
File and media access
• Control access to:
— Applications
— Documents
— Hard disk
— Apple Menu items (desk accessories, extensions, Chooser, and control panels)
— Servers
— CD-ROMs
— Floppy disks
• Assign separate permissions for opening, copying, deleting, and renaming files
CD-ROM control
• Contents of each disc appear in a separate At Ease folder
• Administrator can block access to specific discs
• Within the At Ease desktop, administrators can block access to specific portions of a disc
Floppy disk control
• Contents of each floppy disk appear in a separate At Ease folder
• Administrator can prevent applications from being launched from floppy disks
• Administrator can block access to the hard disk
when the system is started from a floppy disk
Special features for instructors
• Centralized drop-box folders for electronic submission of student assignments
• At administrator discretion, instructors can modify At Ease settings. Authorized tasks can include:
— Changing user passwords
— Modifying access to shared items
— Adding or removing users from a group configuration
— Adding access to a new application
File-saving options
• Save to a floppy disk
• Save to a private folder on the local hard disk or on a designated server
Easy setup and maintenance
• Setup application provides easy-to-use configuration screens for users, items, menus, file locations, and other options
• AppleGuide support gives Macintosh System 7.5 users step-by-step context-sensitive help for using the At Ease desktop
Activity logging
• Monitors the frequency and duration of access to shared applications
• Logs the identities of application users
System requirements
• Apple Macintosh, PowerBook, or Power Macintosh computer
• 4MB of RAM
• Macintosh system software version 7.0 or later
• Hard disk
• Apple SuperDrive 1.4MB floppy disk drive
Ordering Information
All packages contain:
• At Ease for Workgroups software
• Administrator’s guide
At Ease for Workgroups 3.0
Order No. M1860Z/D
For up to 10 Macintosh systems
At Ease for Workgroups 3.0
K–12 Site License Kit
Order No. M3167LL/C
For all Macintosh systems within a school
At Ease for Workgroups 3.0
Volume License Kit
Order No. M2171LL/C
For 50 to 20,000 Macintosh systems; contact your Apple representative for details
Apple also offers a version of At Ease for your home Macintosh system, Order No. M1859Z/D
Product specifications are subject to change. Check with your Apple reseller for the most current information about product specifications and configurations.
