What is MeshCentral?
Main Features
Some of the main features of MeshCentral include:
- Real-time remote desktop access
- File transfer
- Remote command execution
- Support for multiple operating systems
- Web-based interface for ease of use
Key Features and Technical Specifications
Security Features
- Two-factor authentication
- Encryption for all communications
- Support for SSL certificates
- Audit trails for tracking user activity
System Requirements
- Windows Server 2012 and later
- Ubuntu 18.04 and later
- macOS 10.14 and later
- Other operating systems that support Node.js and MongoDB
Technical Specifications
- Node.js for the server-side logic
- MongoDB for data storage
- WebSockets for real-time communication
- HTML5 and CSS3 for the web-based interface
Installation Guide
Step 1: Download MeshCentral
Step 2: Install the MeshCentral Server
Step 3: Configure the MeshCentral Server
Migration Plan with Backup Repositories and Rollbacks
Backing up the MeshCentral Server
Restoring the MeshCentral Server
Rolling back the MeshCentral Server
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Self-hosted and open-source
- Support for multiple operating systems
- Web-based interface for ease of use
- Real-time remote desktop access
- File transfer and remote command execution
Cons
- Requires technical knowledge to set up and configure
- May require additional hardware and software to run efficiently
- Security risks if not properly configured