2.6 Deciding Which Access Method to Use

Depending on your environment, there might be scenarios where the Kanaka Plug-in is the preferred method of access over the Kanaka Desktop Client, and vice-versa. The table below provides some scenarios where one access method might be preferred over another.

Table 2-1 Decision Matrix for Which Method of Access to Use

Scenario

Suggested Access Method

macOS users in a computer lab setting

Kanaka Plug-in

macOS users with assigned workstations and local accounts

Kanaka Desktop Client

macOS users who do not want to go through the login window to access network storage resources

Kanaka Desktop Client

macOS users who do not want to lose their workstation settings when accessing network storage resources

Kanaka Desktop Client

macOS mobile users who frequently work at home and connect to the organization’s network via VPN

Kanaka Desktop Client