Citrix Issues? Again? | Parallels RAS can help you!
Last updated on July 11, 2022
Citrix offers a set of services that promise to address these needs. One of the most common Citrix issues is the slow login that impacts the productivity of the user. Citrix does not have a unified solution for implementing a standard VDI solution. You must install and manage multiple add-on components, such as NetScaler Gateway, StoreFront, cloud connectors, and virtual delivery agents. Another issue with Citrix is that it has several consoles to control the VDI infrastructure, which also requires SQL to work. Moreover, Citrix’s services can be expensive.
Additionally, Citrix’s cybersecurity is not its strongest point according to Forbes. This is more worrisome for enterprises that use Citrix for their VDI environment. Frequent security patch releases are a cause of concern. Also, upgrades now and then cost a fortune to enterprises. Citrix tech support is expensive, and for full support, you must purchase dedicated Technical Relationship Management (TRM).
Parallels RAS as a Viable Alternative
Simplicity being at its core, Parallels® Remote Application Server (RAS) is less complicated than Citrix. In fact, it may take as little as 15 minutes to deploy Parallels RAS in Amazon Web Service (AWS) or Microsoft Azure. Parallels RAS has a single pane of glass to keep track and configure everything locally without requiring any other software, like SQL, to work.
Parallels RAS reduces the risk of data security breaches with MFA, data encryption, client policies, and granular access filtering. Various second-level authentication can be configured directly from the Parallels RAS console itself. Moreover, the all-in-one subscription license includes 24/7 support. With Google authenticator integration and AI-based session pre-launch feature, Parallels RAS ensures ultra-fast secured login, better user experience (UX), and improved user productivity.
Parallels RAS also offers a straightforward enterprise pricing plan with minimum concurrent users set to only 15. This significantly lower cost, compared to competitive products, is suitable to even smaller organizations with fewer users.
When it comes to monitoring and debugging, Parallels RAS has come forward with a new centralized monitoring engine that can also support multiple Parallels RAS farms and sites, as well as different virtual RD session groups. Instant and intuitive reports help in gathering insights about server health, application usage metrics, connected devices, and user and group activities.
References
TrustRadius | https://www.trustradius.com/products/xendesktop/reviews
The Register | https://www.theregister.co.uk/2019/05/02/citrix_hackers_equifax/
AstroArch | https://www.astroarch.com/tvp_strategy/citrix-monitoring-isnt-director-enough-39896/
Forbes | https://www.forbes.com/sites/kateoflahertyuk/2019/03/10/citrix-data-breach-heres-what-to-do-next/
TechTarget | https://searchvirtualdesktop.techtarget.com/info/problemsolve/Citrix-virtual-desktops
Parallels | https://www.parallels.com/blogs/ras/parallels-ras-vs-citrix/
