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Zenworks Remote Control
Novell Zenworks Remote Control utilizes port 1761 to facilitate remote desktop management of client computers within enterprise environments. It is primarily used by IT administrators to troubleshoot, configure, and manage endpoints remotely through the Zenworks platform..
Novell Zenworks is an endpoint management solution that incorporates a variety of utilities, including remote desktop control. Port 1761 is specifically designated for the Zenworks Remote Control feature, enabling authorized administrators to view and interact with a user's desktop session for support or maintenance purposes.
When a remote control session is initiated, the management console connects to port 1761 on the client machine. This communication requires the device to be running a Zenworks agent service that listens on this port for incoming connections. Data exchanged during the session includes screen updates, keyboard, and mouse events, facilitating real-time interaction.
Typically, the protocol used is proprietary to Novell, enhancing integration with the Zenworks suite. However, since traffic over this port is not encrypted by default, the design emphasizes performance and ease of access within secured internal networks rather than secure communications over insecure channels.