Whether you choose Mac or Windows PC, the systems must be set up for unattended use.
A headless system, with no display, mouse and keyboard is highly recommended.
Windows
- Confirm PC meets all system and networking requirements
- GroundControl runs as a foreground service, so the computer must automatically log in as a user
- The login user should NOT have admin privileges
- Set the PC to automatically boot in case of an unexpected shutdown
- Set the PC to automatically join preferred network
- Set the GroundControl Launchpad application to run at start
- The PC must be set to never go to sleep
- The PC should be dedicated for GroundControl, and not shared with other apps, including the Imprivata agent
- Some method of VNC or other remote access is required to all stations
Mac
- Confirm Mac meets all system and networking requirements
- Enable user auto login on Mac: System Preferences> User & Groups> Login Options> Automatic login> Select User
- Set Mac to never go to sleep: System Preferences> Energy Saver> Set Mac to never go to sleep
- Screensaver should we disabled, and logged in user should require re-authentication to access Mac
- Disable Mac Automatic Updates: System Preferences> Software Update > Uncheck “Automatically keep my Mac up to date”
- Set Mac to automatically connect to specific network. System Preferences> Network> Advanced> Select Auto-join, preferred network should be on top of list.
- Install Launchpad in Applications folder
- Add GroundControl Launchpad application to Login Items so it launches automatically: System Preferences> User & Groups> Select User> Login Items> Click + > Add GroundControl Launchpad
- Some method of VNC or other remote access is required to all stations
- Optional: Enable Content Caching preferences: System Preferences> Sharing> Content Caching