TeamViewer

• TeamViewer is a software application allows for remote control, desktop sharing and file transfer between computers.
• TeamViewer was founded in Uhingen, Germany in 2005.
• TeamViewer is compatible with multiple platforms, including Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, iOS, and Android.
• It is also possible to access a machine running TeamViewer with a web browser.

Establishing a connection

• It is designed to work either by installing it on a computer or running a "Quick Support" version that does not require installation.
• To connecting to the other computer TeamViewer should be running in both the computer.
• To install TeamViewer administrator access is required, but once installed it can be run by any user.
• When TeamViewer is started on a computer, it generates a partner ID and password (user-defined passwords are also supported).
• To establish a connection between a local client and a remote client, TeamViewer generated ID and password are required for both.





• To start an online meeting, the presenter gives the meeting ID to the participants. They join the meeting by using the TeamViewer full version or by logging on to http://go.teamviewer.com/ and entering the meeting ID.

Advantages

• TeamViewer allows the file-transfer between the computers.
• It is free if used for non-commercial purposes , It is very secure.
• You can remote access to unlimited remote computers.
• You can access your data and applications at anytime and anywhere.
• The portable version is available so , no install is required.

Disadvantages

• It does not allow fast file transfers.
• It can not be able to upload/download large files over the internet.
• TeamViewer does not work through proxy server.