Description of RealVNC VNC Server Enterprise 7.17.0

RealVNC Enterprise is a remote control software that allows you to view and fully interact with the desktop of one computer ("VNC Server") using a simple program ("VNC Viewer") on another computer's desktop anywhere on the internet. The two computers do not need to be of the same type, so for example, you can use VNC to view a Windows Vista desktop at the office on a Linux or Mac computer at home. For ultimate simplicity, there is also a Java viewer, allowing remote control of any desktop from within a browser without the need to install software.

VNC has a wide range of applications including system administration, IT support, and help desks. It can also be used to support mobile users, whether for hot-desking within an organization or to provide remote access at home or on the go. The system allows multiple connections to the same desktop, providing an invaluable tool for collaborative or shared work in the workplace or classroom. Supporting computers within geographically dispersed families is a very common use case.

For individual users, one common scenario is using VNC to help troubleshoot a relative's computer who may be less technically savvy. In other words, while sitting at your desk in Baltimore, you can use VNC to control your relative's computer in California and demonstrate how to install and use some new software packages by doing it yourself.

VNC Connect, also known as RealVNC, is remote control software that allows you to view one computer ("the server") and interact with it using a simple program ("the viewer") on another computer anywhere on the internet. The two computers do not need to be of the same type, so for example, you can use VNC to view a Linux desktop on your Windows PC at home. VNC is available for free and is widely used by millions across industry, academia, and personal use.