An analyst needs GUI access to server software running on a macOS server. Which of the following options provides the BEST way for the analyst to access the macOS server from the Windows workstation?

The correct answer is D. VNC with username and password. VNC (Virtual Network Computing) is a cross-platform remote desktop protocol that works between any combination of operating systems, including Windows-to-macOS. macOS has built-in VNC server support via Screen Sharing, and free VNC clients are available for Windows. RDP is a…

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ARDP through RD Gateway
BApple Remote Desktop
CSSH access with SSH keys
DVNC with username and password

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A
7% (3)
B
13% (6)
C
4% (2)
D
76% (35)

Explanation

VNC (Virtual Network Computing) is a cross-platform remote desktop protocol that works between any combination of operating systems, including Windows-to-macOS. macOS has built-in VNC server support via Screen Sharing, and free VNC clients are available for Windows. RDP is a Microsoft-proprietary protocol; macOS does not natively run an RDP server, so RDP/RD Gateway is not suitable for accessing a macOS machine. Apple Remote Desktop is an Apple-specific tool that requires the ARD client on macOS to initiate connections - it is designed for macOS-to-macOS management. SSH provides command-line (terminal) access only, not a GUI, so it does not satisfy the requirement for graphical access.

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