Great Remote Access solution.
Rating: 10 out of 10
July 03, 2024
CL
Vetted Review
Verified User
3 years of experience
- Better security.
- More flexibility.
- Better reliability of remote services.
Starting at $120 per year per user
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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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Honest IT Review.
Rating: 9 out of 10
July 9, 2024We use Parallels to help facilitate remote connections to URLs and applications only hosted on our intranet.
Lee Buie
Engineer - Information Technology
Sr. Systems Engineer
Capitol Broadcasting Company
1 year of experienceGreat Remote Access solution.
Rating: 10 out of 10
July 3, 2024We use Parallels RAS to allow our staff to access school resources from home safely and
securely.
We replaced our outdated Microsoft Remote Desktop solution with Parallels RAS...
Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS) Product Review
Rating: 10 out of 10
June 28, 2024We access Windows applications globally without a VPN by utilizing Parallels Client. After discovering that Citrix and Microsoft Remote Desktop Web complicated the user experi...
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4 years of experienceLikes and dislikes about Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS)
Rating: 10 out of 10
June 27, 2024Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS) has been something we have used for at least 5 years, but I think probably more than that. Parallels Remote Application Ser...
Make it simple, use Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS)!
Rating: 10 out of 10
June 27, 2024Published remotely applications for manufacturing purpose is always a challenge. By providing latest update (functionalities, security patch,...) quickly to all users at once....
Dany Briard
Director - Information Technology
IT Director , I&Ops, Security
Groupe Novatech Inc
1 year of experience
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- Free Trial
- Free/Freemium Version
- Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Starting price (does not include set up fee)
- $120 per year per user
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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.
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Parallels RAS Videos
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 ...
Show More MSIX app attach is an Azure Virtual Desktop feature. It provides application modernization, improves application lifecycle management, and reduces hardware footprint and IT management overhead by using fewer templates.
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Parallels RAS includes cloud cost-reduction capabilities, including autoscaling, power management, and automated image optimization. Parallels RAS adds more cost-reduction measures by extending cost-saving capabilities to storage.
When the virtual machine (VM) is not running...
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Parallels RAS Technical Details
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
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 and Omnissa Horizon are common alternatives for Parallels RAS.
Reviewers rate Availability and Vendor pre-sale and Vendor post-sale highest, with a score of 9.1.
The most common users of Parallels RAS are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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Honest IT Review.
Rating: 9 out of 10
July 09, 2024
LB
Vetted Review
Verified User
1 year of experience
- Reduced Licensing Costs moving from Citrix.
- Improved support moving from Citrix.
Likes and dislikes about Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS)
Rating: 10 out of 10
June 27, 2024
FG
Vetted Review
Verified User
5 years of experience
- Upgrades interface change to much
- Make easy to updates
Make it simple, use Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS)!
Rating: 10 out of 10
June 27, 2024
DB
Vetted Review
Verified User
1 year of experience
- Did not had to find skills outside of the organization to manage the solution
- when needed , remote support was easy to find out
Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS) Product Review
Rating: 10 out of 10
June 28, 2024
Vetted Review
Verified User
4 years of experience
- Improve User access Experience when compared to remote desktop web
- Reduced IT Supports Requests as it can be accessible by browser
- Reduced licensing cost when compared to citrix