Parallels RAS

Any device, anywhere, anytime

Parallels RAS provides seamless access to virtual desktops and applications from practically any device— PCs (including ARM64), Mac, thin clients, Linux workstations, Chromebook, iPad, iPhone, Android devices, and any web (HTML5) browser.

Accelerated file retrieval

Quickly retrieve and enumerate local files and folders when using drive redirection. Achieve an over 90% increase in speed and stability over poor networks compared with standard RDP.

Universal printing and scanning

Flexible printer and scanning redirection provide users with the ability to print and scan locally from their mobile device or web browser.

Fast screen performance and GPU

By supporting RemoteFX, Parallels RAS provides users with a smooth, detailed, and responsive graphical experience, regardless of video format or application, while also facilitating the use of a broader range of USB devices.

AI-based session pre-launch

Parallels’ artificial intelligence engine (AI) analyzes user login habits to pre-launch sessions, significantly reducing login time while distributing the back-end workload to prevent log-on storms during peak hours.

White labeling

The Parallels Web Client for HTML5 browsers and Windows devices include white-labeling capabilities, enabling organizations to provide a personalized look and feel of the user interface with their branding and color scheme.

Native gestures

Use native touch gestures—such as swipe, drag, tap-to-click and zoom-in—with any Windows application on mobile devices to provide a local, workspace-like experience.

Pen-pressure support

For notetaking or drawing, take full advantage of a seamless pen experience using a local Parallels client (Windows, iOS, iPadOS, Android), or by using the Parallels Web (HTML5) Client.

Quick keypad

Define custom key combinations to simplify repetitive keystroke sequences. Custom keys can be tapped just like any other key on iOS/iPadOS and Android virtual keyboards.

Multitasking

Easily switch between multiple open files and applications. Use apps simultaneously with iPad multitasking features such as Slide Over and Split View on the Parallels RAS iOS/iPadOS Client.

Extended drag-and-drop functionality

Users can drag and drop files from the server to the client and vice versa. Drag files from published resources, applications, and desktops to local Windows and macOS® workstations.

Bi-directional audio

IT administrators can enable redirection of sound input and output from the local device to the remote application and enable use of a local headset, even for server-based applications.

Bluetooth mouse and trackpad support

From iPadOS 13.4 it’s possible to use a Bluetooth mouse or trackpad with iPads providing greater precision. Parallels Client for iOS supports this capability, increasing end-user productivity.

Email-based account discovery

End users can enter their email address to quickly and easily connect and configure a Parallels client—no need for an IT email invitation. This is especially helpful for unmanaged devices.

Specific redirection

Specific URL redirection lets you tap into local device resources. For example, optimize audio and video delivery for calls and meetings or set up mail redirection using local email clients. Also includes Android and iOS/iPad OS folder redirection.

Comprehensive authentication options

T admin can use multiple multi-factor authentication (MFA) services without the need to deploy different Parallels RAS environments. Provide high-level data protection by integrating RADIUS, Deepnet, Gemalto (formerly SafeNet), smartcard authentication, Google Authenticator, and other time-based one-time Password (TOTP) authenticators.

Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) single sign-on (SSO)

Streamline the management of user identities from different organizations while providing SSO capabilities. Enable users to effortlessly switch between hosted Windows, web, and Software as a Service (SaaS) applications without being prompted to reenter credentials.

Client policy

Reinforce data security by defining sets of rules for managing, controlling, and restricting the setting options available to users.

Advanced expression-based filtering

Create an additional layer of data protection and restrict access by defining filtering rules based on users/groups, IP address, MAC address, and devices. Expression-based filtering uses a natural language format to reduce complexity for IT admin while providing more flexibility.

Client management

Limit end-user accessibility by locking down Windows PCs and transforming them into Kiosk-Mode (thin client-like) devices.

Encryption protocols

Parallels RAS Secure Client Gateway encrypts end-user connections with SSL/TLS and FIPS 140-2-compliant encryption. Ensure adherence to data compliance policies.

Logon hours control

Support the ‘Right to Disconnect’ and improve security by setting logon hours. Set a schedule for user access to published applications and desktops with expression-based rules.

Monitoring and reporting

Identify suspicious activity with detailed reports that provide useful insight into server health, application usage, connected devices, and user/user group activities.

SSL certificate manager

Centrally manage and monitor all Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificates from a dedicated screen in the Parallels RAS Console.

One-stop solution for RDS and VDI

Parallels RAS enables organizations to manage Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS) and VDI environments in the same infrastructure, streamlining IT operations while reducing cost and complexity.

Remote PC

Enable any physical or virtual workstation to be securely accessible to remote workers. Easily support remote access by publishing desktops and applications from Remote PC.

Hypervisor independent

Parallels RAS is a VDI hypervisor-independent solution that enables organizations to mix and match different technologies such as Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware EXSi, Nutanix Acropolis (AHV), Scale Computing HC3, Microsoft Azure, Amazon EC2, and others.

RDSH and VDI local storage distribution

Parallels RAS provides the ability to deploy clones from templates to the local disks of multiple independent Microsoft Hyper-V hosts, rather than only using centrally shared storage such as SAN.

Multi-cloud ready – from Azure to AWS

Parallels RAS supports on-premises, hybrid, and public cloud deployments on Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS via EC2), Google Cloud, and more. Control all the cloud services from a single pane of glass.

Unified Azure Virtual Desktop integration

Extend Azure capabilities by integrating, configuring, and unifying all virtual workloads and resources from a centralized console. Integrate Parallels RAS deployments with Azure Virtual Desktop, delivering a single solution to end users.

Heterogeneous Windows Server OS environment*

Parallels RAS can manage different Windows Server OS versions on the same farm, enabling administrators to deliver applications and desktops simultaneously from Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012/R2, 2016, 2019, and 2022.
*Consult Parallels RAS Software Requirements for supported operating systems.