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Parallels is a great application that works as it says
Updated March 29, 2022

Parallels is a great application that works as it says

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Parallels Remote Application Server

We are in the process of moving users to Parallels in order to replace our VPN. With Parallels we can control what the users have access to better than we could with our VPN or remote gateway. We liked it due to the ability to publish specific applications for users that don't have an assigned computer. This enables them to still be able to remote in as needed.
  • Remote application publishing.
  • Easy to install client app.
  • Remote desktop works surprisingly well.
  • Customer Service is responsive
  • Remote server install a little complicated.
  • Getting remote drives to work is a chore.
  • Setting up remote applications can be complicated.
  • MFA implementation
  • Easy remote access setup.
  • Cheaper than other options.
  • Lets Mac users remote in without issue.
  • Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan)
Parallels has more features and good administrator portal but is limited vs a dedicated vpn
The best use we have had was with application publishing
Parallels easily allows for cross platform support allowing multiple operating systems. There is support for Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iOS for desktop and mobile hardware. It is built with this functionality in mind so it crosses platforms really well and comes across seamlessly for the end user's desktop view.
Every dealing that I have had with customer service has been a positive experience.

Do you think Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS) delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS)'s feature set?

Yes

Did Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS) live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS) go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS) again?

Yes

Parallels is good for when you need to have a one-stop place for your people to remote into company resources no matter the platform they are using. It's not so good if you have special use cases as it doesn't usually fit in those particular instances. Application publishing is where parallels really shines. Being able to integrate it with Active Directory so all you need to do is assign the user to an application security group and it shows up in their Parallels dashboard.