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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.
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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
- Cameyo, Citrix DaaS and Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V)
September 02, 2023
A good fit for legacy applications
Citrix is a great products but very expensive. That's why we choose Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS). Citrix is a great products but very expensive. That's why we choose Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS). Citrix is a great products but very expensive. That's why we choose Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS). Citrix is a great products but very expensive. That's why we choose Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS).
August 31, 2023
Easy to deploy and use, good end user experience
easier to deploy and understand, quicker to deploy, easy for end users.
August 30, 2023
Parallels Remote Application Server - it just works.
Printing in Citrix is never easy - with Parallels Remote Application Server we never have issues with any type of device or driver. Guacamole with is now part of the Apache foundation was considered because it was free but does not stack up. VMware Horizon was also evaluated and skipped because of higher cost and complexity.
August 30, 2023
easy and cost effective Solution for Home Office activities
Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS) stacks up against VMware Horizon and Citrix Workspace because it was much more cost effective and easier to install, configure and implement. Our decision to use Parallels RAS was because of using all features with one license and you don't need to buy additional features like in the other brands.
August 29, 2023
Parallels RAS provides a cost effective user experience.
Parallels well developed product that receives product updates and features regularly. Parallels is also a cost effective solution compared to more prominent providers such as Citrix but won't have as many features.
August 23, 2023
Easy to deploy and manage. Good end-user experience.
In my experience, a much simpler solution, less expensive than citrix.
August 22, 2023
Very good product - poor sales and renewal experience
I have used but not admined similar products from VMware and seen demos from Cisco and I would not personally find any benefit in migrating away from our Parallels configuration to those platforms.
August 22, 2023
A great option for those looking to simplify deployment of their published applications.
We used Microsoft RemoteApp prior to this. RAS is simpler and less expensive. Seems to perform better as well.
August 21, 2023
Positive Experience
It has been quite a while ago. I remember reading about it on the internet and decided to try it. We have used TightVNC and Dameware and they work but still a bit clunky. Dameware is the slower of these two.
August 21, 2023
Parallels Remote Application Server is our go-to Citrix replacement because of it's easy implementation and security options (SAML)
Parallels were our preferred solution because of a more robust Client App solution instead of only an HTML5-based solution. This made it possible to make a more flexible solution. The use of shared drives, printers, and other hardware for example. It also made a more seamless user experience possible.
May 04, 2023
Easy to use with great value
Cost:Parallels RAS is generally considered to be more cost-effective than Citrix, with a lower upfront investment and lower ongoing maintenance costs.
Parallels RAS is generally more user-friendly than Citrix, with a simpler user interface and more intuitive navigation for both users and admins. Both products use their own compression, it may be better suited for one company than another
One of the best remote work solution which has virtual access to windows apps and desktops. Also secure access.
October 25, 2022
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Better support and higher speed than competitors
October 12, 2022
Parallels RAS has more than delivered on our expectations
We evaluated Citrix as well as Parallels when we undertook this project, and our research concluded that not only was Parallels much easier to set up and use, but it was much more cost-effective.
September 28, 2022
Paralles and RAS a great team !
We have been a customer for 2x, at some point there is no going back.If the costs do not explode we stay with Parallels Remote Application Server.
September 22, 2022
Parallels Ras Review.
Price is better for Parallels and Easier to install/roll out.
September 15, 2022
Does what it needs to do.
- Citrix Virtual Apps and Amazon WorkSpaces (VDI)
Parallels were much cheaper than all the other products we looked at, and licensing costs primarily were much more appropriate to our use cases. The overall lower complexity of RAS compared to the multitude of services and settings you're required to configure in Citrix was also a strong factor for our choice. While we've not tried Citrix beyond a short demo period with some minimal configuration and playing around by IT staff, our experience with the configuration and performance of that solution convinced us that remaining with Parallels was the best choice for us. Even without the complexity, Parallels still delivered all the functionality we needed while scaling up easily to deliver what we needed four years in.
September 14, 2022
Parallels RAS simplifies SaaS application delivery.
Cost-effectiveness; Technical and Service Support.
September 09, 2022
When the product speaks for itself!
Cost-effectiveness and amazing technical support.
September 07, 2022
Very Happy with Parallels Remote Application Server
Citrix Virtual App is a great product, but the rollout and management is significantly more complicated in our experience. We had Parallels Remote Application Server up in a day with no prep.
August 30, 2022
Simple to configure and use
We did try to configure a solution that worked for us using native Azure resources but it all seemed too hard. We are not networking/infrastructure providers ourselves and have limited experience with Azure. Using the Parallels RAS image from the Azure Marketplace we were able to quickly create and test the solution and implemented it for clients within 30 days.
No other products, other than RemoteApp from Microsoft is tested by us. Parallels Remote Application Server has more configuration options.
August 17, 2022
just work anywhere
We love the easy integration and functionality on the client side. With Citrix Workspace we always had connectivity issues and re-logins, which we never had with Parallels RAS. Awingu was also a good choice, because of its browser-only approach, but sometimes it is too unflexible. A combination of both products would be very nice.
August 12, 2022
Parallels Remote Application Server - it works every time!
Compared to other offerings, including Citrix and MS plain RDS - this product provides a different level of experience. Its load balancing capabilities are simple to roll out, and an entire farm can be up and running in hours, NOT days. Its OS independence and minimum resource usage, along with its RDS server optimization policies, make it very resource efficient.