Audience
Parallels RAS is ideal for SMBs, enterprises, educational institutions, healthcare, MSPs, government agencies, remote workers, and IT departments needing cost-effective, secure, and flexible remote access to applications and desktops.
About 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.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$120 US/year/concurrent user
Pricing Details:
1-year subscription
Minimum 15 users.
Includes 24/7 Support.
Additional purchase packages available.
Minimum 15 users.
Includes 24/7 Support.
Additional purchase packages available.
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.
Integrations
Company Information
Parallels
Founded: 1999
Canada
www.parallels.com/products/ras/remote-application-server/
Articles
Simplifying Virtual Desktop Infrastructure: Parallels RAS | SourceForge Podcast, episode #12Videos and Screen Captures
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Cloud
Windows
Mac
Linux
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook
On-Premises
Training
Documentation
Live Online
Webinars
Videos
Support
Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online
Simplifying Virtual Desktop Infrastructure: Parallels RAS | SourceForge Podcast, ep. #12
Parallels RAS Frequently Asked Questions
Parallels RAS Product Features
Application Virtualization
Conflict Prevention
Supported
Cross-Platform Support
Supported
Dashboard
Supported
Debugging
Supported
Incident Management
Supported
Legacy App Support
Supported
Memory Protection
Supported
Multiple App Instances
Supported
Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
Admin Console
Supported
Application Management
Supported
BYOL Management
Supported
Backup & Recovery
Supported
Cloud Encryption
Supported
Device Management
Supported
File Management
Supported
GPU Virtualization
Supported
Multi-Factor Authentication
Supported
Policy Management
Supported
Single Sign On
Supported
User Provisioning
Supported
Remote Desktop
Chat
Supported
Cross-Platform Access
Supported
File Transfer
Supported
Group View
Supported
Mobile Device Access
Supported
Multi Monitor Support
Supported
Record Remote Sessions
Supported
Remote Print
Supported
Remote Wake
Supported
User Management
Supported
Virtual Desktop (VDI)
Desktop-as-a-Service
Supported
Load Balancing
Supported
Multi-Device Support
Supported
Multi-Factor Authentication
Supported
Permissions / Access Controls
Supported
Self Service Portal
Supported
Third Party Integration
Supported
Virtualization
Archiving & Retention
Supported
Capacity Monitoring
Supported
Data Mobility
Supported
Desktop Virtualization
Supported
Disaster Recovery
Supported
Namespace Management
Supported
Performance Management
Supported
Version Control
Supported
Virtual Machine Monitoring
Supported
