Deciding Which Access Method to Use
Depending on your environment, there might be scenarios where the Desktop Plug-in is the preferred method of access over the Desktop Client, and vice versa.
The table below provides some scenarios where one access method might be preferred over another.
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Scenario |
Suggested Access Method |
|---|---|
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macOS users in a computer lab setting |
Desktop Plug-in |
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macOS users with assigned workstations and local accounts |
Desktop Client |
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macOS users who do not want to go through the login window to access network storage resources |
Desktop Client |
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macOS users who do not want to lose their workstation settings when accessing network storage resources |
Desktop Client |
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macOS mobile users who frequently work at home and connect to the organization’s network via VPN |
Desktop Client |