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Wednesday, 11 July 2018

Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) 16.5 hits the streets

Parallels has launched version 16.5 of Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS), which allows IT administrators to automatically provision remote desktop session hosts and enables Parallels RAS deployment to auto-scale based on the load. 

Parallels RAS now also supports publishing Microsoft App-V containers. The extended PowerShell application programming interface (API) supports new features including automation for complex device configurations and repetitive tasks as well as automation for extended client policies.

Managed service providers (MSPs) and independent software vendors (ISVs) now have new customisation capabilities, such as rebranding the Windows Client and the ability to download a branded Windows client through the HTML5 gateway. In addition, MSPs and ISVs can now flexibly manage and monitor licences for their clients or farms with Service Provider, with the ability to set the maximum user limits and notifications if sub-licenses have reached their limit.

“Businesses and ISVs need simpler and more efficient virtual application and desktop delivery with a far lower total cost of ownership (TCO), versus the increasingly complex and expensive established solutions,” said Jack Zubarev, Parallels President. “Parallels RAS version 16.5, our most flexible and scalable virtual application delivery system to date, dramatically simplifies IT management of remote applications and desktops and provides the lowest TCO.”

The enhanced site view in the Parallels RAS Console shows additional real-time performance metrics. Both the site view and performance monitor features identify components that require admin attention. In addition, Parallels RAS now simplifies configuration of Azure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Server, Duo and Fortinet's FortiAuthenticator.

Orchestr8 Systems Manager Stuart Watton said, “Parallels Remote Application Server has been the most reliable component within the whole system. It has never failed to do its job. The main driving factor was the cost of licensing, with Parallels Remote Application Server being considerably cheaper for concurrent users than Citrix.” Orchestr8 provides supply chain planning software.

Parallels RAS also offers the Parallels Partner Program. Designed for MSPs and ISVs specialising in remote application and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) services, it provides usage-based pricing, waterfall discounts and a host of free resources to help partners succeed. 

Details:

A free 30-day full-featured trial of Parallels RAS version 16.5 is also available, and includes 50 concurrent user licenses.

Parallels Remote Application Server features a concurrent user license at US$99 per year for a lower acquisition cost, lower support cost and lower training cost with full functionality from the start, including a load balancer and support. Parallels RAS is available online and from approved resellers.

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