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What is Parallels RAS?
Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS, formerly 2X RAS), is application virtualization technology, billed as a solution to extend the life of legacy OS (like Windows XP) with its virtual desktop for any device. Maltese company 2X Software developed the technology,…
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What is Parallels RAS?
Parallels® Remote Application Server (RAS) is a remote work solution that provides secure virtual access to business applications and desktops on any device or OS—from anywhere. The platform offers an agile, cloud-ready foundation and end-to-end security fueled by a centralized management console with granular policies. Companies can leverage on-premises, hybrid, or public cloud deployments and integrate with existing technology like Microsoft Azure and AWS. Parallels RAS aims to give organizations the flexibility, scalability, and IT agility to adapt to changing business needs. Parallels RAS offers a single, full-featured licensing model that includes 24/7 support and access to product training. The vendor states its key benefits include:
- User experience—work from anywhere, on any device.
- Enhanced data security and compliance—centralized management console with granular policies.
- IT agility and business readiness—flexible hosting solutions to scale and adapt.
- Total cost of ownership—supports BYOD and includes a simple licensing model.
- Always-on support—access to 24/7 support and training at no additional cost.
Parallels RAS Features
- Supported: Advanced access controls: Secures corporate data with a client group policy in the Parallels RAS Console. Centrally manages and controls access by user, group, or device.
- Supported: Multifactor authentication: Requires users to authentication access via two-factor or smart card authentication. Parallels RAS also integrates with third-party security solutions.
- Supported: Encryption protocols: Parallels RAS Secure Gateway supports SSL and FIPS 140-2 encryption, helping organizations adhere to data compliance policies such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR.
- Supported: Centralized monitoring: Transforms raw data into custom visual reports to show traffic and resource usage from network infrastructure. Centrally monitors day-to-day user activities.
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This video shows how to deploy virtual apps and desktops via Parallels RAS in Azure by using Parallels RAS in the Azure Marketplace. This is a fast way to create a proof of concept (POC) or test environment.
This video demonstrates the steps an administrator takes within the Parallels RAS Console to successfully deliver services to end users via Amazon EC2.
Parallels RAS themes allow an organization to transform what the user sees when they access resources delivered via Parallels RAS. For example, custom branding (white labeling) can be applied, a custom URL can be set for the end user, and access can be locked down to specific ...
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| Deployment Types | On-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Windows, Linux, Mac, Windows Server 2008R2, 2012/R2, 2016, 2022, Windows 7, 8/8.1, 10, 11 |
| Mobile Application | Android, Mobile Web, iPadOS |
| Supported Languages | English, German, Japanese, Russian, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean |
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Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS, formerly 2X RAS), is application virtualization technology, billed as a solution to extend the life of legacy OS (like Windows XP) with its virtual desktop for any device.
Maltese company 2X Software developed the technology, but was acquired by Parallels (in Seattle, WA) in February, 2015 to extend their cross-platform support solutions.
Parallels RAS starts at $120.
Citrix DaaS, VMware Horizon, and VMware Horizon Cloud Service on Microsoft Azure are common alternatives for Parallels RAS.
Reviewers rate Availability highest, with a score of 9.6.
The most common users of Parallels RAS are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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October 10, 2023
UnParallel data access and protection
When protecting organisational data and information you need a solution to allow users access without restricting their ability to perform there work.
September 02, 2023
A good fit for legacy applications
We have a large number of old legacy application (client server). We use Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS) installed as IAAS on GCP cloud platform to provide application usage to a large number of users (1500). The connection is allowed in office or remote user. Security is guaranteed through the use of MFA to access. We also use it on our mobile handled device in the warehouses.
August 31, 2023
Easy to deploy and use, good end user experience
We provided hosted solutions to our customers, primarily moving their on-prem environments to the cloud.
August 30, 2023
Parallels Remote Application Server - it just works.
We have been using Parallels Remote Application Server on a small scale for a number of years to allow partner organizations securely access resources. With Covid-19, we had dozen of requests per day for remote work and since we had Parallels already, all we had to do was to expand Parallels Remote Application Server capacity and everything worked smoothly.
August 30, 2023
easy and cost effective Solution for Home Office activities
We use Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS) to easily connect from internal or external to our server farm. We had to make a decision because of the corona crisis and we had to look for a easy solution for home office activities. So we decided to work with Parallels RAS because it has a good pricing and it is easy to configure.
August 29, 2023
Parallels RAS provides a cost effective user experience.
We use parallels to provide virtual desktop infrastructure to our users. This enables them to be more flexible when working. Set up and administration of parallels is pretty straightforward and support is generally pretty responsive if you have any issues. Parallels will also allow your users to connect to other company resources such as terminal apps.
August 23, 2023
Easy to deploy and manage. Good end-user experience.
We use Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS) for remote access to LOB applications for our customers. We found that it's simple enough to easily deploy/manage, but has enough options to provide for a quick/seamless remote experience for our customers. We manage systems with typically under 50 users each. We moved to Parallels Remote Application Server from Citrix and have never looked back.
August 22, 2023
Very good product - poor sales and renewal experience
We use it to host our in house developed primary LoB applications as remote apps for our users. This allows us to centrally manage and control access, configurations, and usage of these applications. Parallels RAS has really developed over the 7-8 years I have been using it across several versions and a couple of re-deployments/migrations. It is a solid product for our needs.
August 22, 2023
A great option for those looking to simplify deployment of their published applications.
We exclusively use it to allow team members to use quickbooks from home. QB over vpn is not supported but using vpn to access RAS and QB as a published app is an extremely efficient way to manage QB deployment and updates and allows QB to run fast no matter what devices are accessing it.
August 21, 2023
Positive Experience
We use Parallels Remote Application Server across the whole company and for quicker remote connections from China. The problem that I was experiencing was that when our employees in China tried to RDP into our servers in the USA, the screen would paint line by line. It was possible but it was slow. After hearing about Parallels 2X, I thought I would try. The user experience is much smoother and our users are very satisfied.
August 21, 2023
Parallels Remote Application Server is our go-to Citrix replacement because of it's easy implementation and security options (SAML)
We are an MSP Provider, we use Parallels Remote Application Server in our own Workload but also provide it to customers. Ranging from small use cases up to 200+ user deployments. The main reason we switched to Parallels Remote Application Server coming from its competitor was its ease of deployment and its security options. Especially when SAML MFA came into the picture we increased our deployments.
May 04, 2023
Easy to use with great value
Parallels Remote Application Server is an application and desktop
solution that allows users to access their applications / data from any device. The Cost is lower than some other offerings available. Enabled us to transition to home working during the pandemic allowing for both windows and mac users to connect with centralized application management, reducing the overhead to manage it
May 01, 2023
Robust remote desktop and connection.
The Parallels RAS allows us to work from home efficiently and effectively through remote desktops that are completely secured and with great speed which enables our employees to work at their greatest potential. This helps our organization to expand IT infrastructure and provide and restrict access of proprietary softwares at any time.
We have used it for the team as virtualization product we used to connect client devices via RDP protocol plus SSL encryption
October 27, 2022
Progressive Platform for Remote Management.
Parallels Remote is resourceful in managing different processes remotely, where there are systematic approaches for file and systems sharing. Besides, Parallels Remote includes the functionality of the different database, where realistic compliance mechanisms and measures are highly utilized. More so, Parallels Remote increases the direct communications that individuals have, which is a professional way of bringing new ideas to the business. Finally, content zipping and accurate data encryption are handled by the program.
October 27, 2022
Sustainable and Efficient Remote Enhancement Platform.
Parallels Remote is extensive in ensuring various operations are accurately managed and handled remotely, which brings the teamwork together, and supports the productivity of the company. More so, Parallels Remote has inclined the coordination with different IT programs, where smooth and supported integration are well enhanced. Besides, Parallels Remote provides perfect end to end lock or encryption of data, where advanced analytics is well conducted.
October 25, 2022
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Easy access to my popular desktop softwares with just one click, all those applications accessible via my tablet and laptop with high security. I use this platform to access the software and files at my workplace, and I spend many hours working remotely on company projects and at the same time continue my higher education. In every way, it has helped me a lot in saving money and time so that I can grow better in the work environment.
October 20, 2022
Substantial Virtual Support Program.
Parallels Remote ensures all the applications and business details are virtually accessed, where it offers a secure cloud space for any device or operating system. More so, Parallels Remote ensures users can work while in any locality, as accessing desktops and applications is made virtual. Again, Parallels Remote focus on data security, where standard compliance mechanisms are well deployed to strengthen the privacy that businesses need.
October 12, 2022
Parallels RAS has more than delivered on our expectations
We have many customers (mostly banks and mortgage companies) who use our software. One of the biggest headaches we have is installing our software on-premises and interacting with different organizations IT departments. Parallels Remote Application Server allows these customers to have access to our Windows applications without needing to install them on their machines, essentially allowing us to host our products and services in the cloud. It reduces our customer's costs and provides our company with another revenue stream.
September 28, 2022
Paralles and RAS a great team !
We use Parallels Remote Application Server for our external job sites, home offices and remote workplaces.Started with 3 now 35 licenses.
September 22, 2022
Parallels Ras Review.
The use case is always the same: A simple way to set up application publishing for a company Problems that arise sometimes is good file integration ( like Awingu ), so users can up and download files in a much simpler way than now.
September 15, 2022
Does what it needs to do.
We use Parallels to distribute Windows applications to several thousand users worldwide in a cloud-based environment. Users needed to access Windows-based apps from multiple networks over the Internet, on machines where software may or may not be possible to deploy, so a web-based interface was a must. Printing is also a major portion of those custom applications, so printing functions need to be absolutely seamless and fully featured across all sorts of devices for users in very varied environments.
September 14, 2022
Parallels RAS simplifies SaaS application delivery.
NSD Tech offers specialized cloud-based SaaS solutions to external organizations in Canada. The organizations represent a variety of userbases who use a variety of technological devices to access our cloud services. Parallels RAS enables access to the cloud service securely anywhere on any of their registered device in Canada. Parallels RAS also enables licensing management and user authorization.
September 09, 2022
When the product speaks for itself!
We use RAS for delivering our SAAS software in North America. Since our software is developed on Microsoft technologies, we always felt we were missing out on the opportunities for macOS or Linux users. Implementing RAS allowed us to increase our market share.
September 07, 2022
Very Happy with Parallels Remote Application Server
We use Parallels Remote Application Server to deploy legacy fat-client applications to our remote users. The applications are bandwidth-intensive, so deploying them in this way allowed us to provide access over a VPN and solve the significant lag and crashing that had been happening previously. It immediately added tremendous value and end-user satisfaction.