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.

Scenario

Suggested Access Method

macOS users in a computer lab setting

Desktop Plug-in

macOS users with assigned workstations and local accounts

Desktop Client

macOS users who do not want to go through the login window to access network storage resources

Desktop Client

macOS users who do not want to lose their workstation settings when accessing network storage resources

Desktop Client

macOS mobile users who frequently work at home and connect to the organization’s network via VPN

Desktop Client