Address Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop issues with Parallels RAS
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Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) version 16.5 offers an all-in-one solution for remote application delivery and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) with enhanced security, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. It supports various devices and operating systems, enabling users to access applications easily while providing granular access control and monitoring. Success stories from organizations like Texas Tech University and the University of Cambridge highlight improvements in cost, stability, and ease of use compared to existing solutions, particularly Citrix.
Address Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop issues with Parallels RAS
- 1. Parallels Remote Application Server Version 16.5
- 2. 2 • Who is Parallels • Overview of Parallels RAS • Use case scenarios & functionalities • RAS versus Citrix • Migration path • Success Stories • Demo Agenda
- 3. 3 5+ Million Individuals and 50,000+ Businesses Manufacturing Consumer Goods Media/EntertainmentGovernment HealthcareEducation Automotive Technology Financial Retail
- 4. 4 Parallels Desktop® for Mac is the easiest, fastest, and most powerful solution for running Windows on Mac without rebooting. Parallels® Toolbox for Mac and Windows provides a set of powerful tools to simply everyday task. Parallels Access® is the fastest, easiest, and most reliable remote access to your desktop from anywhere. Parallels® Remote Application Server (RAS) is an all-in-one remote application delivery and VDI solution, providing access from any device. Parallels® Mac Management for Microsoft® SCCM enables SCCM to manage Mac computers. A global leader in cross-platform solutions, Parallels makes it simple to use and access applications and files on any device or operating system. Parallels helps businesses take advantage of the best technology out there, whether it’s Mac®, Windows®, iOS, AndroidTM, or the cloud. Parallels
- 5. 5 • Easily deliver Windows applications and desktops to Windows, macOS®, Android, iOS, Chrome OS™, Linux (including Raspbian OS), and any HTML5 web browser. • Flexible architecture supports Microsoft RDSH and major hypervisors (VDI) deployed on-premise, hybrid, and on the public cloud. • Secure encrypted access to corporate data by granular access filtering, client policies, and multifactor authentication (MFA). Parallels RAS–Easy to Use, Flexible, and Secure A cost-effective application delivery and VDI solution, Parallels RAS allows users to access and work on applications, desktops, and data from any device, anywhere.
- 6. 6 • IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Virtual Client Computing Software Assessment • Parallels Remote Application Server placed as a Major Player by IDC IDC MarketScape reports: “One of the biggest strengths that Parallels RAS brings to the market is simplicity. This, by itself, was one of the reasons Parallels was highly rated by references— because of the integration of its VCC software.” “Parallels sells at a significantly lower cost point than premium products sold by larger VCC vendors” IDC Named Parallels RAS a Major Player
- 7. 7 Pervasive Security Secure data by centrally controlling and monitoring user access. Adhere to compliance regulations. High-Performance UX Improve users' productivity with fast, reliable, and straightforward access to applications and desktops from any device, anywhere. Reduce TCO Streamline IT workloads, minimize RDSH and VDI complexity, and cut overhead costs. On-Demand Flexibility Quickly adapt to business needs by automatically scaling your infrastructure using a variety of deployment options. Parallels RAS Key Benefits
- 8. 8 Client Policy and Filtering • Reinforce security by defining sets of rules for managing, controlling, and restricting setting options for users. • Granular access filtering rules such as users/groups, IP, MAC address, and device can be created to add another layer of data protection. Multifactor Authentication • Enable a higher level of data protection by supporting Azure MFA, RADIUS (including DUO Security and FortiAuthenticator) DeepNet, SafeNet, and more. • Enable smart card authentication. Monitoring and Reporting • Identify suspicious activity by offering detailed monitoring and reporting. • Instant and intuitive reports provide insight on servers' health, application usage, connected devices, and users' and user groups' activities. Client Management • Organizations can limit user activities on Windows PCs by transforming rich clients into Kiosk Mode (thin client-like) devices. • Shadow on local and published applications and desktops. Pervasive Security
- 9. 9 Android iPhone® iPad® Android HTML5 BrowserChromebook™Windows High-Performance UX on Any Device
- 10. 10 RDS Hosts & Remote PC Hypervisor Cloud Providers Simply deploy and manage Parallels RAS in a variety of environments, ensuring seamless service delivery and lowering TCO. Flexible Deployment Certified OEM Hyperconvergence & Servers Containerization
- 11. 11 Reduce Complexity • Parallels RAS easily deploys, centralizes, and maintains RDHS and VDI management through a single console (prebuilt templates, wizards, and more). • Streamline IT workloads and reduce overhead costs. Cost Effective • All-in-one straightforward licensing • No expensive third-party add-ons required • $99 per year per concurrent user (15 minimum) Reduce TCO
- 12. 12 Application and Desktop Delivery • Deliver applications and desktops using RDSH, VDI, and Remote PC. • Delivered applications are instantly accessible from any OS. • Zero setup and installation needed to access applications. • RemoteFX supported. Cloud Ready • Deploy Parallels RAS on cloud services. • Quick deployment and seamless product roll-out. • On-demand scalability. • Hybrid and cloud deployment options. HTML5 • Enables employees to instantly access applications and desktops on any HTML5 browser. • Can customize the HTML5 Parallels Client with the organization's logo and color themes. Core Features (1 of 4)
- 13. 13 PowerShell • Automate the deployment and configuration of Parallels RAS. • Check out free Azure RM templates. Load Balancing • Distribute application request traffic among remote desktop servers and gateways. • Resource-based distribution (user sessions, memory, and CPU). • No required configuration. Multifactor Authentication • Out-of-the-box integration: • DeepNet and SafeNet • RADIUS (including DUO Security, FortiAuthenticator, and TekRADIUS) • Azure MFA • Smart card authentication Core Features (2 of 4)
- 14. 14 Universal Printing • Plug and play—no configuration required. • Automatic printer redirection using flexible rules. • Allows for web and mobile printing. Client Management • Centrally manage connected PCs (i.e., shutdown, restart, and messaging). • Kiosk Mode converts any Windows PC into a managed kiosk-like mode device. • Shadow on local and published applications and desktops. Client Policy • Centralized granular set of rules to manage, control, and restrict the settings options available to the users on the Parallels Client. • Restrict settings by category: Display, Connection, Printing, Scanning, Local Resources, and more. Core Features (3 of 4)
- 15. 15 Notifications and Scripts • Automatically execute PowerShell scripts based on event handlers such as CPU, memory, sessions, connections count, and more. Parallels RAS Templates • Create, deploy, and remove RDSH servers and VM on demand. • Auto-provision RDS hosts based on demand. Containerized Applications • Microsoft APP-V integration • Turbo.net integration • Mitigate application OS compatibility. • Streamline application provisioning. Core Features (4 of 4)
- 16. 16 Desktop-Based VDI The process of running a user desktop inside a virtual machine that lives on a server in the datacenter. Server-Based VDI Delivering a desktop from a server operating system for a single user. Session-Based VDI An individual session running inside a server OS on either a virtual machine or physical server. VDI Types
- 17. 17 Why Parallels RAS Reduces Complexity Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop Parallels RAS Long deployment cycles Short deployment cycles Multiple access points required to configure and maintain: Citrix Studio, Citrix Director, NetScaler web portal One console: a single pane of glass required to configure and maintain Complex migration from IMA to FMA Easy migration from the previous software versions. Support also offers free assistance during upgradesand migration processes. Version upgrading disruption No version upgrading disruption Different licenses for a variety of features: applications and desktop, VDI, remote access, load balancing The all-in-one licenseincludes all the features: applications and desktop, VDI, remote access, load balancing Separate Database and resiliency (HA) recommended No separate installation of database and resiliency included in p(HA included) required Complete synergy between all components and prerequisites—for example, SSON or enabling HTML5/Remote Access via NSG. Main infrastructure components are developed centrally and configured out of the box. No prerequisites for SSON on Windows client. HTML5 and remote access capabilities available out of the box.
- 18. 18 Why Parallels RAS Reduces Cost Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop Parallels RAS Software Maintenance (SWM) program required to purchase XenApp andXenDesktop products; in recent years, customers saw cost increase up to 100%. All-in-one subscription license includes 24/7 support, software updates, and maintenance. Additional incurred costs for lack of necessary tools and features such as: • Client device management • Historical reports limits • Limited server and desktop OS support publishing • NetScaler® ADC/ NetScaler Gateway™ • Database Included features: • Windows client device management • Unlimited Historical reports • Supports Windows 2003SP1, 2008/R2, 2012/R2, and 2016, as well as major hypervisors andhyperconvergedsolutions. • End-to-end high availability and load balancing. Citrix-certified professional or outsourcing needed to implement and maintain solutions. No mandatory certified professional services to implement and maintain the solutions. Expensive licensing costs. Cost-effective licensing: ~$99 per year per concurrent user license. Limited support services offered without purchasing a dedicated Technical Relationship Management (TRM). All-in-one subscription license includes 24/7 support.
- 19. 19 Unmatched Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) • One-time savings of $543,675 (85% savings) vs. VMware Horizon Advanced • One-time savings of $386,000 (80% savings) vs. Citrix XenApp Enterprise Annual savings for a 1,000 concurrent-user organization with Parallels Remote Application Server: VMware Horizon® Advanced Citrix XenApp® Enterprise Parallels Remote Application Server Total Costs $642,675 $485,000 $99,000 Lowest Acquisition Cost - - Lower Support Costs - - Lower Training Cost - -
- 20. 20 Replacing Citrix Is Easy with Parallels Install Parallels Remote Application Server Push RD Session Host Agent Publish Applications to Intended Users 1 2 3
- 21. 21 • Now it's even easier for Citrix users to switch to Parallels RAS with the Parallels RAS Citrix Migration Tool • Applications (Parallels RAS applicable properties, Shortcut presentation -> app folders) • App Folders (used for permission delegation as Admin folders) • Zone -> Site • Worker -> RD Session Host • Worker group -> RDSH Group Parallels RAS Citrix Migration Tool
- 22. 22 Migration steps Install RAS Server Export Citrix settings via Citrix API Install Citrix Migration tool Execute Citrix Migration Migrated settings
- 23. 23 Use Case: Texas Tech University Texas Tech University is a comprehensive public research university that provides higher education. “Parallels has provided a high-quality replacement for our Citrix environment. Not only is it much cheaper than Citrix, it is more stable, and more user-friendly for our faculty, staff, and students at our business college. Within a single day, we were able to setup Parallels and have a published application running in our environment." – Dayton Perrin, Server Administrator III Primary reason customer chose Parallels RAS: Cost effectiveness, ease of use, and flexibility. Texas Tech University was looking for an application delivery and VDI solution that was easy to deploy and maintain. Solution that Parallels RAS replaced: Citrix XenApp Applications being delivered: Microsoft Office
- 24. 24 Use Case: University of Cambridge The University of Cambridge is one of the world's oldest universities and leading academic centers, as well as a self-governed community of scholars. "Parallels RAS makes it simple for our IT admins to support any device that students and teachers prefer to use, and saves us hours of setup time. The Parallels RAS mobile client for iOS and Android enables our students and teachers to be truly productive on the go or at home.” – Paul Miller, Head of IT Primary reason customer chose Parallels RAS: Ease of use and seamless mobile experience. University of Cambridge was looking for a streamlined application delivery and VDI solution that provided a consistent mobile experience. Solution that Parallels RAS replaced: Nothing Applications being delivered: Microsoft Office
- 25. 25 Use Case: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is an internationally renowned art museum and one of the most significant architectural icons of the 20th century. “Replacing Citrix with Parallels RAS allowed the Guggenheim Museum to lower costs.” – Sergey Filkovl, Associate Director IT Infrastructure Primary reason customer chose Parallels RAS: Reduce TCO. Parallels RAS generated important cost reductions with lowered licensing costs. Solution that Parallels RAS replaced: Citrix XenApp Applications being delivered: Microsoft Office and customized applications
- 26. 26 Use Case: Kern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Kern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (KernBHRS) helps people with mental illness and addictions recover so they can enjoy opportunities to learn, work, and contribute to their community. "Parallels RAS is simple in GUI design and is very intuitive to learn. It contains a powerful set of tools to monitor network servers, workstations, and devices. Parallels RAS provides a good amount of first-level performance information to our published EHR, which in turn allows us to quickly identify and correct bottlenecks related to the network, servers, or the application itself.” – Charles McCartney, Senior Info Systems Specialist Primary reason customer chose Parallels RAS: Easy to use. KernBHRS needed an application and desktop delivery solution that was easy to use with solid data security. Solution that Parallels RAS replaced: Citrix XenApp Applications being delivered: Anasazi (Cerner) and EMR applications
- 27. 27 Use Case: TSG Networks (MSP) TSG provides cloud services along with technology consulting and traditional computer networking services. “With Parallels Remote Application Server, licensing costs have significantly reduced. We are able to easily create a stable network environment that is easy to deploy and manage.” – Dale Hobbs, Manager Primary reason customer chose Parallels RAS: Cost effective. TSG was looking for a simple tool that could consolidate RDS and VDI while being cost-effective and easy to manage. Solution that Parallels RAS replaced: Citrix XenApp Applications being delivered: Microsoft Office and customized applications
- 28. 28 Techedge is the leading software supplier to broadcasters and media agencies, covering over 60 markets globally. Founded in 2000 in Copenhagen, Techedge specializes in software for the media industry with sophisticated and user- friendly research and planning tools. “Building out Parallels RAS virtualization was incredibly easy. It has helped us supply broadcast software to our customers more efficiently.” – Karen Mee Løvgret, VP of Operations Primary reason customer chose Parallels RAS: Quick installation and implementation. Techedge took advantage of time-saving management wizards that helped the company deliver state-of-the-art, television-related software to its customers worldwide. Solution that Parallels RAS replaced: None Applications being delivered: Customized applications Use Case: Techedge ApS (ISV)
- 29. 29 Netherlands-based FuTec Systems is an information and communication technology (ICT) service provider for the healthcare sector. A reliable partner with a proven track record, FuTec Systems provides complete, high-quality ICT services at competitive market rates. “Parallels RAS is an easy-to-manage solution that allows us to offer customers an affordable, secure method to access remote medical applications from any device.” – Patrick Huisman, Operations Manager Primary reason customer chose Parallels RAS: Improved customer service. The medical staff has secure, real- time information at its fingertips, allowing staff to deliver medical analysis and solutions to patients in a timely manner. Solution that Parallels RAS replaced: Propalms Thinspace Applications being delivered: Microsoft Office and medical applications Use Case: FuTec Systems (MSP)
- 30. 30 Streamline IT Solutions is an IT company that serves its customers as a managed services provider (MSP) and system integrator (SI). “Due to HIPAA and eHPI security requirements, Parallels RAS has been a solution we can offer our clients that both meets HIPAA and our management expectations as a MSP.” – Tracy Acord, Senior Network Engineer Primary reason customer chose Parallels RAS: Better value for their customers. Parallels RAS enabled bring-your- own-device (BYOD) and choose-your-own-device (CYOD) policies in their customers’ workplaces. Solution that Parallels RAS replaced: Citrix XenApp Applications being delivered: Microsoft Office and medical applications Use Case: Streamline IT Solutions (MSP)
- 31. 31 BlueBridge Networks is a private-cloud service provider that allows its customers to take advantage of affordable and scalable managed IT services. “The Parallels RAS processes are streamlined and simple.” – Michael Hudak, Senior Network Engineer Primary reason customer chose Parallels RAS: Best-in-class value. BlueBridge Networks gained an important reduction in TCO, while enabling customers’ employees to seamlessly access published applications and desktop. Solution that Parallels RAS replaced: Citrix XenApp Applications being delivered: Microsoft Office, full desktops, and customized applications Use Case: BlueBridge Networks (MSP)
- 32. 32 Aspire Indiana is a fully integrated health system that addresses behavioral health, primary care, substance use disorders, and the social determinants of health, including housing and employment. ”We have replaced about 90% of our devices with Chromebooks and Chrome-boxes thanks to Parallels RAS.” – Brandon Patton, System Administrator Use Case: Aspire Indiana Primary reason customer chose Parallels RAS: Seamless access from any device. Aspire Indiana was able to deliver applications and desktops to any device, including mobile devices, Chromebooks, and Chrome-boxes. Solution that Parallels RAS replaced: Microsoft RDSH Applications being delivered: Microsoft Office, full desktops, and healthcare applications
- 33. Demo
- 34. 34 • Overview of the Parallels RAS interface and console • Automation wizards quick look • Creation of a new RDS server • Configuration of the ports on the firewall • Publishing applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access) to the new server • Application containerization by Turbo.net & Microsoft App-V • Enrolling a new user • Accessing newly published applications as the new user through HTML5 Client, Windows, Mac, and iOS Demo Outline
- 35. 35 • Parallels RAS is the most flexible application and desktop delivery solution on the market, adapting to your needs with: • Flexible licensing • Architecture • Security • Enhances RDS experience and security. • Your applications can be used on any device. • Parallels RAS customers have reduced their TCO by 60% by replacing Citrix with Parallels RAS. Takeaways
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